OBSTRUCTIONS Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

obstructions

noun

plural of obstruction

as in obstacles

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 obstructions Jerome noticed several obstructions in the road while biking. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 If any air vents are blocked by furniture or other obstructions, move them. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2026 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 The bar also removed landscaping rocks and other potential obstructions to help water drain away from the property. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026 The tip of a needle can also be helpful for clearing obstructions in the filter. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026 Look toward the eastern horizon from a location with as few buildings, trees or other obstructions as possible. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 In her letter, McMahon singled out teachers unions as obstructions to legislative reforms to protect children. — Tracy Jan, ProPublica, 14 July 2026

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Noun

Furthermore, the whiskers are in front, preventing the drone from detecting sideways obstacles like random jagged branches in a forest.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
The legal and political obstacles to taking custody of those assets for onward transfer to Ukraine may be too formidable to resolve in time to help Kyiv in the coming year.

— Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of obstacles

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The system enables robots to choose different ways of passing through tight spaces, including stepping over objects, ducking under barriers, and turning sideways to fit through narrow gaps.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Among the chief concerns for many stakeholders are the barriers to entry.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

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