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
Stewart spent five months in Alderson Federal Prison Camp in West Virginia in 2004 after she was found guilty of conspiracy and obstruction of justice related to the sale of a stock.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
She was charged with obstruction of justice and entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
The office handed over Yoon’s case to the Seoul prosecutors’ office on Friday and asked it to indict him on charges of rebellion, abuse of power and obstruction of the National Assembly.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
Microplastics in the bloodstream can induce cerebral thrombosis by causing cell obstruction and lead to neurobehavioral abnormalities, Science Advances, 11(4).
—Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
She was charged with obstruction of justice and entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
The office handed over Yoon’s case to the Seoul prosecutors’ office on Friday and asked it to indict him on charges of rebellion, abuse of power and obstruction of the National Assembly.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
Microplastics in the bloodstream can induce cerebral thrombosis by causing cell obstruction and lead to neurobehavioral abnormalities, Science Advances, 11(4).
—Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstruction
Noun
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As businesses adapted to new ways of working, obstacles were removed for employees who had previously found their options limited.—
Gene Myers,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Poor planning can jeopardize access to space, materials, and equipment, leading to obstacles that drain time and money.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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Their restaurant group, Strategic Hospitality, helps manage those practical hurdles and provides access to resources from accounting to HR.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
18 Feb. 2025
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Financing the film was an early hurdle for Molayemi and Sohani.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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But that doesn’t seem to be the purpose of the record, which leans more heavily into fan service — a treat for those who’ve stayed loyal (or at least neutral) as Drake suffered the past year’s cavalcade of embarrassments.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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No mention of Ukraine, not a word about Russia—VP Vance’s scolding lecture to Europe about free speech at the Munich Security Conference today was a complete embarrassment.—
Security & Defense Reporter Ellie Cook , reporting from Munich,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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This approach simplifies the customer journey while allowing brands to build more meaningful connections without the interference of third-party retailers.—
Joshua Adragna,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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Ford previously pleaded guilty to one count of interference with an emergency call and one count of fleeing a peace officer on foot.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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From Marian Anderson breaking racial barriers in 1939 to Dr. King inspiring millions in 1963 and modern activists continuing the fight for justice today, the Lincoln Memorial stands as a monument to progress, resilience, and hope.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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If the throngs of fans lining the barriers of the red carpet were anything to go by (their screams were audible from the water), Thailand certainly loves Lisa back.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Obstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstruction. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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