as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
the only stumbling block to our move across the country was finding someone to adopt our cats
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Recent Examples of stumbling block
The KitchenAid Semi Automatic effortlessly navigates that little stumbling block by having wheels on the bottom.
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Jaina Grey, WIRED, 8 Apr. 2024
That means clearly communicating what’s happening with this ongoing Fitbit integration, which, to my eye, is the most obvious potential stumbling block outside of its fragile screens.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 5 Oct. 2024
In Pace’s view, however, none of those factors is the main stumbling block on the lunar trajectory.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024
Creatives can overcome the ideation stumbling blocks and refine or augment content quickly.
—John Hall, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Jaina Grey, WIRED, 8 Apr. 2024
That means clearly communicating what’s happening with this ongoing Fitbit integration, which, to my eye, is the most obvious potential stumbling block outside of its fragile screens.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 5 Oct. 2024
In Pace’s view, however, none of those factors is the main stumbling block on the lunar trajectory.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024
Creatives can overcome the ideation stumbling blocks and refine or augment content quickly.
—John Hall, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for stumbling block
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumbling block
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Things to do at Arizona Snowbowl Besides downhill skiing, Arizona Snowbowl also has: A terrain park with a variety of obstacles.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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People with disabilities face a range of obstacles navigating the workforce and workplace, and for those that make up the neurodiverse population, having conditions that can often 'hide in plain sight' presents unique challenges that can have a devastating impact on their health.New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 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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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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Eventually, if the bowel becomes blocked, a bowel obstruction occurs, and emergency surgery may become necessary, Melmed says.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Trump was also charged with obstruction of Congress for encouraging a mob of supporters protest at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, when lawmakers were counting Electoral College votes to certify Biden’s victory.Bart Jansen, The Courier-Journal, 25 Nov. 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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“Stumbling block.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumbling%20block. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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