HURDLES Synonyms: 181 Similar and Opposite Words

hurdles 1 of 2

noun

plural of hurdle

as in obstacles

something that makes movement or progress difficult the many hurdles he had to overcome on the road to success

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hurdles

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hurdle

as in leaps

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Recent Examples of hurdles

Noun

That golden brown exterior tasted exceptional, but eating it came with some hurdles. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 Ring Leaper was also able to clear a pair of tiny hurdles, even after slightly tumbling over the first one. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026 Businesses interested in outdoor dining in Davis have faced inconsistent requirements, costs and administrative hurdles, Brett Lee, executive director of the Downtown Davis Association, said in an interview. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The group has opposed a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee and expanded social-media screening requirements for some foreign visitors, warning that higher costs and additional entry hurdles could undermine international travel growth. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 The manufacturing strategy addresses one of the biggest hurdles for advanced battery technology. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 Preserving muscle during weight loss remains one of the greatest clinical hurdles in obesity medicine, according to experts. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Program costs, hungry pests, and limited access are other hurdles. — Emily Staunton, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026 Buyers still have to qualify financially, and coming up with enough cash to cover the seller's equity can be one of the biggest hurdles. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurdles

Noun

Both of them agreed that the American dream is more alive now than ever before, despite some obstacles that younger Latinos are currently facing.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The obstacles to the transformation of Taiwan’s navy are more institutional than technical.

— HOLMES LIAO, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of obstacles

Verb

This week the madness leaps from the stage to the screen as Stamptown premieres its first Netflix special Tuesday.

— Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Lexus isn’t a name that leaps to mind when most auto enthusiasts think about performance, but the Japanese luxury marque is responsible for one of the best sports cars of the century.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of leaps

Verb

Overcoming physical barriers The plasma centrifuge overcomes these physical barriers.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Used in the group’s previous drone research, this landing gear disperses energy to reduce impact and overcomes multiple engineering challenges.

— Tim Hornyak, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of overcomes

Noun

Long-standing problems and new barriers are combining to make a career in dietetics less appealing and less financially feasible, just as the nation is increasing its appetite for nutrition in health care.

— Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
Both mainly reduced trade barriers and committed all three governments to avoid policies that inhibited commercial flows with one another.

— Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of barriers

Verb

Phoebe Bridgers Blocks the Rolling Stones On both the Official Singles Sales and Official Physical Singles charts, Phoebe Bridgers bests the Rolling Stones.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
There’s also a vast array of facilities, including a screening room, a private nightclub, and a spa level that bests many hotels.

— Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026

Definition of bests

Noun

That means Roman will have the benefit of solar power and a lack of obstructions—giving it an unfettered look into the cosmos.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026
Even if a large storm has disrupted power lines or internet access, a high-quality walkie-talkie should transmit your communications, as long as there are no severe obstructions or blockage.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026

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