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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

Example Sentences

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The additional computing power allows the machine to identify a broader range of obstacles, from bus shelters to specific types of vegetation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Will he be remembered as the Musk of his era, a glass-eating founder who overcame great obstacles to prove everyone wrong?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Big picture: Manufacturers, like the U.S. economy itself, have shown surprising resilience in the face of a series of obstacles to growth.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Every Cure is stepping in to help address these obstacles.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

“Putting up obstacles can help. Getting other people involved can help. Getting her to the proper doctors can help.”

From "Every Day" by David Levithan