as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
an obstruction in the drain has the water all backed up
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Recent Examples of obstruction
To spot it, find a location with a clear view of both the eastern and western horizons, free from obstructions and light pollution.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Julie Chrisley was additionally convicted of obstruction of justice and wire fraud.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The jury also found Combs not guilty of other crimes that were folded into the racketeering charge including drug distribution, bribery, witness tampering and obstruction of justice.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 2 July 2025
In 2023, Singer was sentenced to 42 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges of racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, obstruction of justice and conspiracy to defraud the United States.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Julie Chrisley was additionally convicted of obstruction of justice and wire fraud.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The jury also found Combs not guilty of other crimes that were folded into the racketeering charge including drug distribution, bribery, witness tampering and obstruction of justice.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 2 July 2025
In 2023, Singer was sentenced to 42 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges of racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, obstruction of justice and conspiracy to defraud the United States.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstruction
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
Noun
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One of the biggest hurdles was the architecture of the building.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Frequently the Swedes have been impressive in the early stages of tournaments only to fall at the final hurdle.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Indeed, President Trump will probably never appeal his executive order losses in lower courts to avoid the embarrassment of losing in the Supreme Court populated with three Trump appointees.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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Our parade in Fort Lauderdale was a fitting tribute to a great hockey team, while Trump’s embarrassment of a parade was a fitting tribute to a failed presidency.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
Noun
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No foreign control: Data is physically and legally bound to its jurisdiction, immune to extraterritorial interference.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The research paper delves further, showing how the design changes to the Starlink satellites should prevent interference with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, which features a massive telescope and recently came online.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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According to WisDOT, as part of the planning process, noise analyses identified areas where the barriers would reduce traffic noise by at least eight decibels.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
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Others have built barriers to protect vulnerable neighborhoods.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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“Obstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstruction. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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