as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
the many hurdles he had to overcome on the road to success
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Recent Examples of hurdle
Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
Players may not hurdle, spin or dive to avoid a flag from being pulled.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Jordan Greene, People.com, 11 July 2025
TikTok’s latest legal hurdle comes as its future in the U.S. remains uncertain.
—Zach Vallese, CNBC, 11 July 2025
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Noun
That’s a tough trendline to hurdle.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
Players may not hurdle, spin or dive to avoid a flag from being pulled.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Verb
For Smith, another hurdle was dealing with unpredictable supply logistics.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 11 July 2025
TikTok’s latest legal hurdle comes as its future in the U.S. remains uncertain.
—Zach Vallese, CNBC, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurdle
Noun
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These shifts signal a recognition that regulation is not an obstacle to progress but a critical enabler of responsible, adaptive innovation - especially when physically embedded in place.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Opposition within the medical field is also an obstacle.—
Megan Myscofski,
NPR,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Officially, retail theft leapt by 32% between 2021 and 2023, the LAO said.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
5 July 2025
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Linkin Park’s debut full-length Hybrid Theory leaps from No. 9 to No. 7.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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There can be ways to overcome the objections of the people who are concerned that new technology will make their jobs obsolete.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Meanwhile, a college in the U.K. has now stepped up and started offering classes on making and taking phone calls to help Gen Z overcome this fear.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
4 July 2025
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This interpretation aligns with the ADA’s broader purpose, which is to eliminate barriers that prevent full and equal participation in everyday life.—
Dekel Skoop,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Cities in eastern Contra Costa County, including Antioch and Pittsburg, are expected to break the 100-degree barrier on Thursday and then perhaps again on Friday, while Concord is expected to peak at 99 on Friday.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Verb
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In 2024, Wimbledon’s viewership in India jumped 176%, hitting 36.3 million across TV and digital.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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At the county’s Downey shelter, the count jumped by roughly 50% over the same period.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Verb
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What's happening right now in America is that Americans across the board appear to be replacing their sense of national identity with their allegiance to partisan identity, or what appears to be happening is that our partisan identities are surmounting our national identity as Americans.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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But in a media world where the barriers to entry are more easily surmounted, people with a strong following or fan base can command a sliver all their own that may no longer go to the mainstream outlet for a fix.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Most experts recommend skipping lead paint removal and instead opting for encapsulation, so your safest bet may be to score the paint enough to open the window without removing it altogether.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Young people are most inclined to DIY, with about 2 in 3 Gen Z and Millennial homeowners skipping professional help to save money.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Chestnut would hold the record from 2007 to 2014, when he was finally bested by Matt Stonie in 2015.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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After coming in as runner-up in 2024, Faizan Zaki bested opponent Sarvadnya Kadam in the 20th round of the competition Thursday night.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Hurdle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurdle. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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