1
as in impeding
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
this would go much faster if you would stop obstructing me with your constant interruptions
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as in blocking
to prevent passage through by filling with something
at the moment the city's only tunnel between downtown and the airport is obstructed by an overturned tanker truck
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Recent Examples of obstructing
As part of the plea deal, additional charges of assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats and resisting or obstructing a peace officer were dismissed, according to court records.
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, North was found guilty of destroying official documents, accepting a home security system as a gift and obstructing Congress in 1989.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
With the sandboxing proposal, companies could identify regulations that are obstructing their efforts, and ask for a waiver.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Borgwardt, who could not be reached for comment for this report, pleaded no contest last month to obstructing an officer and was sentenced to 89 days in jail.
—Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
The decision to release the teen comes as his father is still facing a felony obstructing justice charge related to the crash.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told Newsweek that Zaragoza was arrested for assault in the third degree, obstructing justice and resisting law enforcement.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Dugan was arrested by FBI agents on April 25 at the courthouse and charged with obstructing federal officers for allegedly helping Flores-Ruiz elude them.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Armstrong was on probation for a case in Georgia involving charges of first-degree cruelty to children, false imprisonment, simple battery and obstructing or hindering of law enforcement, records show.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, North was found guilty of destroying official documents, accepting a home security system as a gift and obstructing Congress in 1989.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
With the sandboxing proposal, companies could identify regulations that are obstructing their efforts, and ask for a waiver.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Borgwardt, who could not be reached for comment for this report, pleaded no contest last month to obstructing an officer and was sentenced to 89 days in jail.
—Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
The decision to release the teen comes as his father is still facing a felony obstructing justice charge related to the crash.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told Newsweek that Zaragoza was arrested for assault in the third degree, obstructing justice and resisting law enforcement.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Dugan was arrested by FBI agents on April 25 at the courthouse and charged with obstructing federal officers for allegedly helping Flores-Ruiz elude them.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Armstrong was on probation for a case in Georgia involving charges of first-degree cruelty to children, false imprisonment, simple battery and obstructing or hindering of law enforcement, records show.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstructing
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Some conservatives have pushed for green card holders like Öztürk or Mahmoud Khalil, who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, to face deportation, sparking criticism from free speech advocates who view those calls as impeding on their First Amendment rights.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari was issued a red card in the 38th minute for impeding Charlotte’s Wilfried Zaha in the box.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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These will be of little use to many casual players, though, who may well give up on Silksong after banging their head against a progress-blocking boss for an hour or two.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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There are different types of biologic medicines, but typically, these powerful drugs work for people with a condition like mine by blocking specific inflammatory pathways in your immune system to help control inflammation and pain.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
11 Sep. 2025
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With few credible projects elsewhere, and with legal and political battles still hampering California, the outlook isn’t good.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Since Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Manchester United 10 months ago, the team’s struggles to score goals have been hampering them.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The share of businesses saying that lack of transparency was hindering operations fell by 12 percentage points to 16%.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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This can lead to a sense of helplessness and fear, hindering creativity and collaboration.—
Kotter,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The mother, being a mother, finds fault and has embarrassing politics.—
Nathaniel Moore
September 10,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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On top of that already embarrassing history, Ravens longtime head coach John Harbaugh has made some unfortunate NFL history of his own.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Obstructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstructing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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