obstacles

NOUN

impediment, barrier

Synonyms

STRONGEST

difficulty disincentive hardship hindrance hitch hurdle interference obstruction restriction snag stumbling block

STRONG

bar block catch check clog crimp encumbrance hamper hang-up interruption joker mountain rub traverse vicissitude

WEAK

booby trap catch-22 monkey wrench

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid assistance benefit ease help opening promotion

WEAK

blessing clearance

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obstacles

There are two major obstacles Sierra Canyon has been working to climb over.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026

China's foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told reporters on Thursday that "as far as we are aware, there are no obstacles for residents of the Taiwan region to travel internationally".

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

By carefully reshaping and reducing the size of the laser beam, Ndao and his colleagues found a way around both obstacles.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

Meanwhile, Oman said discussions with Iran had produced an outline for a temporary arrangement to restore free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, although political obstacles remain.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

There are always and forever obstacles placed in our path.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo

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