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as in impedes
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 blocks
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 obstructs
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
But the data shows the current system obstructs even valid complaints.
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Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—
Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
But the data shows the current system obstructs even valid complaints.
—
Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstructs
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Human existence senses that something impedes it from subsisting.
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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The Earth’s atmosphere blocks most of the Sun’s radiation.
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This could be an indication that the P-trap under the sink has dried out, which means water no longer blocks unpleasant smells from rising.
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This systemic lack of dedicated time for preparation and collaboration undermines school improvement efforts, makes the teaching profession less attractive, and directly hinders high-quality instruction.
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This is due, in large part, to expectations of a strong El Niño, which traditionally hinders storm development.
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On The Porch There’s a particular kind of magic that comes when the sun dips below the treetops and the soundtrack of a summer evening fills the air—crickets, cicadas, and whip-poor-wills.
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Rihanna fills two spaces on the Billboard Global 200 and three on the Billboard Global Excl.
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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Graft inquiry embarrasses Zelensky Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office said in a Telegram announcement that the investigation into Yermak is ongoing.
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Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?
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“Obstructs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstructs. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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