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
She is now being charged with child endangerment and obstructing the legal process.
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Riley Moser, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Gutierrez was ultimately convicted in Kane County court for that offense, and for having tinted windows and obstructing a police officer, according to court records.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Handegard was taken into custody and will face several misdemeanor charges, including attempting to flee and resisting or obstructing police officers, according to the release.
—Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
He was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and obstructing arrest.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Sweiss was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and obstructing arrest, according to a Newport Beach Police Department update on the incident.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
He was convicted in 2019 of seven felonies, including obstructing a congressional inquiry, lying to investigators under oath and attempting to block witness testimony.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The driver was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and obstructing or delaying an officer, police said.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
The bill amends Article 2 Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia which outlines penalties for obstructing roads.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Riley Moser, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Gutierrez was ultimately convicted in Kane County court for that offense, and for having tinted windows and obstructing a police officer, according to court records.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Handegard was taken into custody and will face several misdemeanor charges, including attempting to flee and resisting or obstructing police officers, according to the release.
—Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
He was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and obstructing arrest.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Sweiss was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and obstructing arrest, according to a Newport Beach Police Department update on the incident.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
He was convicted in 2019 of seven felonies, including obstructing a congressional inquiry, lying to investigators under oath and attempting to block witness testimony.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The driver was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and obstructing or delaying an officer, police said.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
The bill amends Article 2 Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia which outlines penalties for obstructing roads.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstructing
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The indictment includes the conspiracy count, which carries a maximum sentence of six years in federal prison, as well as several other counts of forcibly impeding a federal officer, each punishable by up to one year in federal prison.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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New research from our team of epidemiologists at University of Southern California and University of California, Irvine, shows that blowing dust is impeding the lung growth of children in the region – especially those living closest to the Salton Sea.—
Jill Johnston,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Residents can protect against the disease by using flea-control treatments on pets year-round, avoiding handling or feeding stray animals, and keeping wildlife away with security trash cans and blocking entry points and hiding places on residential properties.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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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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The council chambers have only one entrance, hampering security and accessibility needs, and the council desk itself is not ADA-compliant.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Some lawmakers think the staff reductions are hampering farmers’ ability to access programs.—
Patricia Kime,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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In 2026, an injury struck him, hindering his chances of potentially winning events.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The proposal reflects broader concerns Republicans have about regulation and permitting hindering economic development, as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) explained during a speech at the Hill and Valley Forum on Wednesday.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
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Harbaugh has taken a blow torch to the Giants’ embarrassing special teams unit.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Fairchild played the free-wheeling bon vivant Nora Tyler Bing on five episodes of the sitcom classic, unwittingly embarrassing Perry's Chandler Bing to the delight of his pals.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Obstructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstructing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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