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

One of the greatest obstacles is the limited room available inside a rocket's fairing, the protective enclosure that surrounds its payload during launch.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

The findings suggested that activating the engineered immune cells specifically within the brain could overcome some of the obstacles that have limited earlier CAR-T treatments.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026

Nevertheless, Arab-led parties have insisted they will not let Eisenkot’s conditions be obstacles to supporting him, Scheindlin said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

So far, Eisenkot appears likely to have the first shot because more lawmakers endorsed him, but obstacles remain, such as whether he will take on support from Arab or ultraorthodox parties.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

It quickly became apparent that this tree offered unique decorating obstacles.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

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