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
Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
University poses first big obstacle in administration’s push for change
For the Trump administration, Harvard presents the first major hurdle in its attempt to force change at universities that Republicans say have become hotbeds of liberalism and antisemitism.
—Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Nick Romano, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
What was left unsaid: There’s a difference between Love practicing with a hard brace on his right knee and practicing to play like the back who can hurdle a defensive back or break a run 98 yards for a touchdown.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Sisters' Tammy and Amy Slaton Since then, the hit reality show has chronicled Tammy and Amy’s weight loss journeys over six seasons, sharing every health hurdle and victory along the way.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
University poses first big obstacle in administration’s push for change
For the Trump administration, Harvard presents the first major hurdle in its attempt to force change at universities that Republicans say have become hotbeds of liberalism and antisemitism.
—Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
Both are seen hurdling towards each other, fists outstretched, before the screen cuts to black.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
What was left unsaid: There’s a difference between Love practicing with a hard brace on his right knee and practicing to play like the back who can hurdle a defensive back or break a run 98 yards for a touchdown.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurdle
Noun
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The Arches is designed for all-around off-roading, while the Cliffhanger is geared toward slow, technical obstacles.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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However, the obstacle avoidance technology included in the X10 Pro Omni has a 3D MatrixEye.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Either way, the 2025 NFL Draft is already becoming exciting simply because of the many unknowns in terms of what teams will be attempting to trade for in terms of players or leaping up the draft board.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Dudamel’s mission all along has been to leap genre boundaries.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Trailing 0-2, the Heat now faces a series deficit that not many NBA teams have overcome.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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Not without its controversy, like life, the show has tried to demonstrate that family can overcome anything with love, laughter, and conversation.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
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They are often arranged in multiple staggered rows and embedded into the ground, sometimes accompanied by trenches or additional barriers to enhance their effectiveness.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The barrier, essentially the maritime version of a wall, was meant to deter immigrants from crossing in certain areas.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Apr. 2025
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The report also notes that saving intentions for middle-income Americans jumped by 2.4 points in April while their intent to use debt fell 2.5 points.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The folks at Hugging Face, the open-source artificial intelligence gurus, just jumped into the world of robotics by acquiring Pollen Robotics.—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Defenseman Darnell Nurse should see his first action since Feb. 25 after surmounting a minor injury.—
Andrew Knoll,
Orange County Register,
3 Mar. 2025
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By embracing innovative digital solutions, independent practices can surmount longstanding barriers, ensuring a vibrant and sustainable future.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But there are instances when patients may be able to skip the test or opt for a method that doesn’t expose them to radiation, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or ultrasound.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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Shark is hosting an epic sale with discounts across its most popular models, and these deals up to 51% off are too good to skip.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
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This was a record turnaround among SpaceX launches from Space Coast launch pads at 2 hours and 54 minutes besting October’s double launch that saw a Falcon 9 launch at CCSFS just eight hours, 42 minutes after a Falcon Heavy launch at KSC.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Apr. 2025
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Fielder and his team remain committed to besting themselves, even when there’s no longer as organic a fusion between feats of filmmaking and psychological insight.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Hurdle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurdle. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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