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
Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
In the legal industry and courts system where trust in what one sees and hears is paramount, the notion of AI hurdling society into a state where everything is questionable, and where even real media can be dismissed as AI, is especially destabilizing.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Reforming the electric system, however, is precisely where the executive branch should embrace the impulse to break through the bureaucratic hurdles holding back reform.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
With a barely perceptible lurch, the airboat hurdled the canal bank and seemed to hover above it.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
In the legal industry and courts system where trust in what one sees and hears is paramount, the notion of AI hurdling society into a state where everything is questionable, and where even real media can be dismissed as AI, is especially destabilizing.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Verb
But Judge Hammock remained cautious, explaining the legal hurdles ahead.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Reforming the electric system, however, is precisely where the executive branch should embrace the impulse to break through the bureaucratic hurdles holding back reform.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurdle
Noun
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This means that fuel cells can, theoretically, operate without the infrastructure problems of electric or hydrogen vehicles, but the real obstacle is achieving sheer power in a light, compact engine that is compliant with existing regulations.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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This enables the robot to figure out its precise navigation and obstacle avoidance coordinates, with an accuracy down to 2 centimeters.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Will Ferrell, who in 2003 successfully leaped from SNL to the big screen with the Todd Phillips hit Old School, was a catalyst for the golden decade of big comedies that followed.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Mohamed Salah leapt for joy in front of the elated away supporters before being mobbed by his team-mates.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The researchers spent years overcoming these issues before finding a condition that worked consistently.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mandatory reporting aims to overcome the many reasons people might otherwise stay silent such as fear of retaliation, reluctance to damage relationships, or simple unwillingness to get involved.—
Nina A. Kohn,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mitigating these risks requires careful planning and compliance, which creates barriers for many.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The order also directs CDPHE to collaborate with other state agencies and offices to identify and remove barriers to vaccination, ensure state health insurance plans and Medicaid cover COVID-19 vaccines and review and revise rules to ensure pharmacies can provide COVID-19 vaccines.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However those who saw rates remaining the same jumped to 7 members, indicating a more hawkish position for the Fed and raising the ire of the current administration.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Intel shares jumped 33% to around $33 a share in premarket trading following news of the deal.—
John Melloy,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, the technological hurdles SpaceX must surmount to bring Starship to fruition are immense, noted Garrett Reisman, a former NASA astronaut and SpaceX consultant who is a professor of astronautical engineering at the University of Southern California.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Probably would be tough to surmount the December high near $259 very soon, given the interplay of valuation (back above 30-times forward earnings) and modest growth profile.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Just don’t skip the leather tote, which is more anonymous and perfect for a work wardrobe.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
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Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, and Carlos Alcaraz skipped the event in Canada after exhausting schedules.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Chiefs bested the Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII.—
Mark J. Burns,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Gavin Walsh shot a 33 for 42 points as Bishop Feehan bested Archbishop Williams 219-173 in the Catholic Central League.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Hurdle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurdle. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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