1
as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
this would go much faster if you would stop obstructing me with your constant interruptions
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as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
at the moment the city's only tunnel between downtown and the airport is obstructed by an overturned tanker truck
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Recent Examples of obstruct
Habba accused the Murphy administration of obstructing federal efforts to remove undocumented individuals with criminal records.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Under the laws governing immigration and ICE’s role in enforcement, educators cannot obstruct an ICE investigation or knowingly hide students.
—Brian Boggs, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
Many of the rooms include deep, window-front soaking tubs, and from up here, without immediate neighbors obstructing the view, there’s a sense of space that gives the building—and its guests—room to breathe.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
The status of the third remained unknown, but snow obstructed a full view of the nest.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Under the laws governing immigration and ICE’s role in enforcement, educators cannot obstruct an ICE investigation or knowingly hide students.
—Brian Boggs, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
Many of the rooms include deep, window-front soaking tubs, and from up here, without immediate neighbors obstructing the view, there’s a sense of space that gives the building—and its guests—room to breathe.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
The status of the third remained unknown, but snow obstructed a full view of the nest.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstruct
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Williams’ Carlos Sainz initially qualified 12th but was handed a three-place grid penalty for impeding Hamilton, causing a shakeup in the order of those who were knocked out in Q2.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Maintaining a vigorous, healthy lawn is a good way to impede weed establishment and problematic perennials like dandelions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Mangione's attorneys have sought to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Scouts raved about his pass-catching ability and pass blocking.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Leaders worldwide are promoting minimal AI regulation to drive innovation and avoid hindering growth.—
Art Gilliland,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Being smart with money now, as well as brand building, is crucial to making sure your on-the-field duties are not hindered.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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This will to copy and paste the images of history in effect occludes its alien beauty and force—the simulacrum devours its source.—
Namwali Serpell,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
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This will to copy and paste the images of history in effect occludes its alien beauty and force—the simulacrum devours its source.—
Namwali Serpell,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
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The dissatisfaction simmered for years, hampering efforts to combine the automakers fully.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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O’Neil had shown a more ruthless streak in dealing with Lemina, stripping the midfielder of the captaincy after those embarrassing post-match scenes at West Ham.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Punk proceeded to beatdown and embarrass McIntyre, leading to Priest cashing in his Money in the Bank contract and winning the title from McIntyre.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Obstruct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstruct. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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