as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
made a survey of all the hindrances to wheelchair access, such as curbs and stairs
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Recent Examples of hindrance
Adam, who had surgery to repair a ruptured quad tendon in September, has been pitching without hindrance for three months.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Still, some view strict coal regulation as a hindrance to economic prosperity.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
That knowledge is an asset, not a hindrance.
—Joshua Simmons, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Public transit and taxis are easy to navigate; bringing a car would be more hindrance than help.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hindrance
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Still, some view strict coal regulation as a hindrance to economic prosperity.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
That knowledge is an asset, not a hindrance.
—Joshua Simmons, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Public transit and taxis are easy to navigate; bringing a car would be more hindrance than help.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hindrance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindrance
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While there wasn’t a 7-foot-4 obstacle blocking the lane, the Clippers still couldn’t get out of their own way and lost to the Spurs for the third time in less than a month, 118-99, at the Intuit Dome.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, the physicists don’t see any insurmountable obstacles.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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There are technological hurdles for SpaceX to carry out its plans.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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This is because their use can open a Pandora’s box of unexpected hurdles and new challenges in the garden.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Their flight plan for Friday also included rehearsals of basic medical procedures — including chest compressions and methods to clear airway obstructions — to help prepare future Orion crews for possible emergencies in deep space.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Comey was charged with making a false statement and obstruction stemming from his testimony to Congress years earlier.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pok rounded his building's corner, head down, embarrassment pounding at his ears and rain pelting the nape of his neck.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Studies have found that embarrassment around menstruation remains common, with many girls reporting anxiety about leaks, staining or being noticed by peers.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Hindrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindrance. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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