Showing Results for "hurdles"

hurdles

NOUN

barrier, obstacle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

complication difficulty hindrance impediment snag stumbling block

STRONG

bar barricade blockade fence hamper hedge interference mountain obstruction rub traverse wall

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid assistance ease help peace

STRONG

opening

WEAK

clear path

VERB

jump over an obstacle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conquer surmount

STRONG

bounce bound clear down hop lick lop master negotiate over overcome saltate scale spring vault

WEAK

jump across leap over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

surrender yield

STRONG

allow permit

Example Sentences

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Ja'Kobe Tharp broke the 110m hurdles world record during heats at the American college championships on Wednesday.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But a myriad of hurdles stand in the way of widespread deployment.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

I grew a bond with Coach Jojo and developed a love for the hurdles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Take Pratt and Schwarzenegger, for example, who have been trying to offload their custom Pacific Palisades mansion for three years—and have faced more than a few hurdles along the way.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

I try jumping over a few hurdles again, this time making sure I lead with my left leg, and it actually feels better.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée