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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
And there’s a reason for that first hurdle, no matter the finish.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 15 Nov. 2025
Cam Hart got hurdled in an embarrassing fashion, but nothing came of it.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Long charging times and limited ranges are still two major hurdles that deter many potential EV buyers.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
And there’s a reason for that first hurdle, no matter the finish.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
Burrell hurdles a defender for seven yards and gets the first down on a five-yard rush.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 15 Nov. 2025
Cam Hart got hurdled in an embarrassing fashion, but nothing came of it.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurdle
Noun
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The deadly mass shooting at a school in British Columbia came as Canadian authorities face significant obstacles in rolling out a nationwide firearms buyback that is mired in practical and logistical complications.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Over the next 10 years, the Goo Goo Dolls would follow a trajectory of seemingly insurmountable obstacles and increasingly unlikely triumphs that more closely resembles a fictional underdog team from a Disney movie than a rock band.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But in order to make good on the movie-ness of it all, Johnson and McCarrol leaped and ran and dived into the sky, all for the sake of booking a concert at the beloved Toronto venue Rivoli.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Should Ramona leap over Canyon Hills, the Bulldogs would line up with Valley League rival Fallbrook, although the section tries to avoid same-league matchups in the first round.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tian Feng, former dean of SenseTime’s Intelligence Industry Research Institute, revealed that the free provision of T800 robots will help smaller companies overcome research and development barriers.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The first obstacle to overcome is to develop a computer chip that works in the extreme conditions of space, which includes exposure to much higher levels of radiation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In Japan, tourists flocking to a small town at the base of Mount Fuji to re-create a viral photo caused so many issues that the local government temporarily resorted to erecting a black fabric barrier to block the famous view.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Smith pointed to economic barriers, limited disposable income among buyers and the difficulty of maintaining gallery spaces.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Longtime supporters have jumped ship, viewing the LDP as too old-fashioned and center-leaning, and instead flocked to new right-wing parties.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sonically, nothing jumps out and thrills, excites, or alarms.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Thanks to older siblings and friends, permissive parents, fake IDs, and unethical sellers, some young people have always found ways to evade these bans, and similar tactics could work for surmounting a social-media ban as well.—
Keith Humphreys,
The Atlantic,
2 Feb. 2026
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Stock challenges Among the challenges the stock market will have to surmount are troubling signals in the bond market, the portfolio manager warned.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
19 Dec. 2025
Verb
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This influx of tourists and global attention is in part due to Bad Bunny’s decision to skip a world tour and set up a residency on the island, bringing in a record number of visitors and generating a massive economic impact.—
Kathleen Rellihan,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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The ads, which also appeared on smaller local stations in addition to national broadcasts, also draw a price premium since viewers are unable to skip the commercials.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Penny won best in show on Tuesday at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, besting six other finalists.—
Martha Teichner,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Grace Leung scored 14 points, while Emma Smith had 12 points as Bishop Feehan bested Cardinal Spellman 46-17 in the Catholic Central League.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Hurdle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurdle. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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