as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
without the encumbrance of a heavy backpack, I could sprint along the trail
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Recent Examples of encumbrance
There have been suggestions that AI needs Section 230 because large language models train on data and will be better if that data is freely usable with no liabilities or encumbrances.
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Jaron Lanier, WIRED, 13 Feb. 2024
But, eventually, families and jobs and the various other encumbrances of adult life conspire to pull you away.
—Andrew Keh Bryan Meltz, New York Times, 24 July 2023
The house, together with all its conveyances, encumbrances, assignments, contracts, mortgages, liens, other interests, termites and skunks.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas News, 26 Mar. 2023
At this point, minor villains can only be an encumbrance.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2023
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Jaron Lanier, WIRED, 13 Feb. 2024
But, eventually, families and jobs and the various other encumbrances of adult life conspire to pull you away.
—Andrew Keh Bryan Meltz, New York Times, 24 July 2023
The house, together with all its conveyances, encumbrances, assignments, contracts, mortgages, liens, other interests, termites and skunks.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas News, 26 Mar. 2023
At this point, minor villains can only be an encumbrance.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encumbrance
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Here are steps that can help ensure a smooth integration process, addressing potential obstacles and strategies to overcome them: 1.Brian Moroney, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Another political obstacle: The fossil-fuel industry has turned natural gas into a culture-war issue by bombarding Americans with the message that woke liberals are coming to take away their gas stoves and gas drilling jobs.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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That’s a hurdle the PFL isn’t likely to push in Verhoeven’s path.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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There are no logistical barriers, there are no hurdles.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Imaging: Healthcare providers use X-ray, ultrasound, or specialized imaging methods like magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) to screen for signs of duct obstruction, rule out other causes of symptoms, or assess disease progress.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Marie died in January 2023 at age 54 of bowel obstruction.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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But off-field embarrassments like the plane stunt could push Mara to make drastic changes.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps some shame or embarrassment comes with the changing perceptions of both clubs on a personal level, but Steinbrenner isn’t his dad, who used to think spring training games against the Mets were must-win affairs and would surely be seething right now.Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Encumbrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encumbrance. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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