as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
an obstruction in the drain has the water all backed up
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Recent Examples of obstruction
One co-conspirator was charged with obstruction of justice and conspiracy for attempting to conceal and destroy evidence and faces up to 10 years in prison, The Center Square reported.
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Bethany Blankley, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2025
Another person has been charged with obstruction of justice and conspiracy for attempting to conceal and destroy evidence, prosecutors said.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
The federal obstruction case against Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, once on a fast track to go before a jury this summer, has slowed considerably, with a trial now more likely later this year — and possibly in 2026.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
Even after stopping at an intersection, drivers may need to crane their necks to see around obstructions such as trees, light poles or sign posts that block visibility.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
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Bethany Blankley, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2025
Another person has been charged with obstruction of justice and conspiracy for attempting to conceal and destroy evidence, prosecutors said.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
The federal obstruction case against Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, once on a fast track to go before a jury this summer, has slowed considerably, with a trial now more likely later this year — and possibly in 2026.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
Even after stopping at an intersection, drivers may need to crane their necks to see around obstructions such as trees, light poles or sign posts that block visibility.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstruction
Noun
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Extreme heat can also be an obstacle to exercising, spending time in nature, and socializing, all of which can make people feel good and also double as important coping mechanisms for emotional distress.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
26 July 2025
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This pattern of persecution, especially when combined with ongoing habitat loss, has likely contributed to low recruitment and remains a major obstacle to population recovery.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Scaling its use requires overcoming hurdles related to the transportation of bulky materials, establishing local milling facilities and securing access to renewable energy.—
Sahit Muja,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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One reason for the unexpectedly slow pace is that the Chinese companies have not cleared a key engineering hurdle.—
Selam Gebrekidan,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The episode marks another embarrassment for the Secret Service, following a beleaguered year for the organization.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
29 July 2025
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One student talked about the vulnerability and embarrassment of having to go to a TA's office hours for help and the flexibility of having multi-hour tutoring sessions available via ChatGPT at any time of the day.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
29 July 2025
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Like your ego almost has to move out of the way and make room for the exchange to take place without interference.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Companies like Paramount, and billionaires like Jeff Bezos, may fear interference in everything from mergers to drug regulation to space flight.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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There definitely seems to be some barrier in communication where the people that impacts it the most are not hearing the things that the FAA is moving forward on and that needs to be addressed.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
2 Aug. 2025
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On the northern edge of Wisconsin’s Bayfield Peninsula, an archipelago of rugged, forested islands forms a barrier between the mainland and the vast, clear waters of Lake Superior.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Obstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstruction. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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