as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
an obstruction in the drain has the water all backed up
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Recent Examples of obstruction
Nixon then inserted himself into an obstruction of justice case by talking with an aide about blocking the FBI investigation, which eventually led to an impeachment inquiry by the House of Representatives and his eventual resignation.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
He was charged with obstruction of justice, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison if convicted.
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Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2026
Comey was charged with making a false statement and obstruction in connection with nearly five-year-old testimony to the Senate.
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Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Alexander Iniguez Mercado, 20, was charged in an indictment made public Friday with one count of obstruction of justice, which carries up to 20 years in prison.
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Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
He was charged with obstruction of justice, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison if convicted.
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Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2026
Comey was charged with making a false statement and obstruction in connection with nearly five-year-old testimony to the Senate.
—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Alexander Iniguez Mercado, 20, was charged in an indictment made public Friday with one count of obstruction of justice, which carries up to 20 years in prison.
—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstruction
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But even Johnson is not immune to the bruising consequences of dealing with a president who critics say treats Congress as an obstacle, instead of an equal — frequently flexing his power through executive orders.
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Crews can drive directly into rivers or lakes without installing additional equipment, allowing the vehicle to continue moving even when water obstacles stand in the way.
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To directly address these technical, safety, and regulatory hurdles, the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the international energy technology firm Eni have established a new commercial engineering services company named RH3OVA.
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There are still some hurdles to get Trout to the game this year.
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Goalkeeper Matt Freese’s costly blunder in the 57th minute was an embarrassment that gifted the Belgians a third goal to all but seal the elimination loss.
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Either way, the development is a public embarrassment for Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek, whose antagonistic, foot-dragging attitude in negotiations with his young core finally cost him dearly.
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It was destroyed in the name of urban renewal and has borne the brunt of government interference and disinvestment.
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The ruling retained the Fed’s special status in the government that shields it from interference by the White House—now or in the future.
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The laminate reinforces the glass to create a shatter-resistant barrier, preventing shards of glass from flying out during extreme weather.
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Staffers wheeled the barriers over from the adjacent University of Washington baseball complex.
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“Obstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstruction. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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