PONS ASINORUMS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

pons asinorums

noun

plural of pons asinorum

as in obstacles

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Noun

The president suggested talks could continue amid military strikes, but analysts say a deeply flawed preliminary truce deal poses obstacles for negotiators.

— Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 10 July 2026
In National Grid Partners’ 2025 survey of utility innovators, the top obstacles included talent and integration with existing systems, not the quality of the models.

— Frank Carnevale, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of obstacles

Noun

Following significant rainfall events, Public Works evaluates reported flooding locations and responds to maintenance issues, such as debris or drainage obstructions, where appropriate.

— Casey Mann, Arkansas Online, 8 July 2026
Making sure supply vents and return grilles are free of obstructions.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

Definition of obstructions

Noun

Its settlement and exploitation have been slowed by its distance from the rest of the country and by geographic and climatic impediments to travel and communications.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
In a report dated June 15, the system contractor — LAX Integrated Express Solutions — said LAWA project impediments include airport landscaping work, approval delays and impacts from other projects.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

Definition of impediments

Noun

Easing in lets kids absorb the energy gradually, gives you time to find your seats, hit the bathroom and grab snacks or merch without missing the opening notes.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
Reaching out and sharing what’s going on lets in the light.

— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 7 June 2026

Definition of lets

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From there, researchers could winnow down their suspects to a couple million signals, then rank them by likelihood of ET origin after accounting for radio frequency interferences from sources like orbital satellites, TV broadcasts, and even kitchen microwaves.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
Our screw thread test was also a success, with gentle to moderate finger pressure required to screw the metric stainless steel screws in from 8mm to 3mm without any issues or noticeable interferences.

— PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025

Definition of interferences

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While optimism is growing, high prices and interest rates remain the biggest hurdles for hopeful buyers.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Wang said that Silicon Valley has lost some of its appetite for founders who build hardware products, shunning the longer development cycles and less return upside, compared with AI applications, as well as inevitable supply chain hurdles.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of hurdles

Noun

The posh pup has a home in the lobby and outside the front entrance, and sits (and stays) at the ready for belly rubs.

— Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
Winning has afforded him opportunities to sell and market a line of spice rubs, sauces, glazes, seasonings, baths, brines, and injectables.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Definition of rubs

Noun

Jessie blames technology for toy misfortunes, getting angry at all forms of technology, even those already discarded.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Repairing Furniture There are few misfortunes greater than scratching a new piece of dark wood furniture.

— Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 17 June 2026

Definition of misfortunes

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