pons asinorum

noun

Definition of pons asinorumnext
as in interference

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pons asinorum
  1. interference
  2. obstacle
  3. impediment
  4. obstruction
  5. hindrance
  6. rub
  7. handicap
  8. hurdle
Noun
  • Forensic doctors who performed the autopsy told prosecutors that his injuries were consistent with a fall from that height and that self-harm, as well as interference from someone else, were ruled out.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Not because of his right to free speech—which exists to protect against government interference—but because of how Musk chooses to operate his platform.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of interference
Noun
  • Despite the obstacles, many countries have committed to mediator roles.
    Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
  • More recently, Rowling herself has become an obstacle to the future of the franchise because of the author’s anti-trans public statements.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of obstacle
Noun
  • The sheriff notes two impediments to success on Sunday, the first being the fire that destroyed the home.
    Veronica Fulton, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Any employer then would need to overcome other impediments before being allowed to hire them in America.
    Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of impediment
Noun
  • The Department of Justice indicted Trump with obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to knowingly make a false statement, and assisting, aiding or comforting an insurrection.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The how-to format defined her previous television series, Martha Stewart Living, which ran from 1993 up to her federal investigation and eventual indictment for obstruction of justice in 2004.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of obstruction
Noun
  • With much of its rugged terrain a hindrance to agriculture, mercenaries became a primary export.
    Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
  • But for others, collaboration can feel like a hindrance, not a help.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of hindrance
Noun
  • The dry rub is for Alta Adams’ brisket as well as the ribs at recently opened Locol.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
  • In there might lay the real rub here for the Menendez brothers and for George Gascón.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of rub
Noun
  • In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).
    Emily Barone, Time, 19 July 2017
  • LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.
    Brent Cooper, Cincinnati.com, 17 July 2017
Definition of handicap
Noun
  • However, those gains have come with some hurdles, including a summer sell-off as sentiment dampened over the payoff from AI.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The outstanding question remains whether or not there’s a surge in AI PC usage that goes along with that more basic hardware hurdle.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of hurdle
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