as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
the many hurdles he had to overcome on the road to success
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Recent Examples of hurdle
Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
University poses first big obstacle in administration’s push for change
For the Trump administration, Harvard presents the first major hurdle in its attempt to force change at universities that Republicans say have become hotbeds of liberalism and antisemitism.
—Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Tyrese Maxey is still scoring at volume, but his efficiency has struggled for a team hurdling toward 50 losses.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Sisters' Tammy and Amy Slaton Since then, the hit reality show has chronicled Tammy and Amy’s weight loss journeys over six seasons, sharing every health hurdle and victory along the way.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
University poses first big obstacle in administration’s push for change
For the Trump administration, Harvard presents the first major hurdle in its attempt to force change at universities that Republicans say have become hotbeds of liberalism and antisemitism.
—Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
Allen hurdling a Cardinals defender into the end zone in Week 1, which seems like a decade ago at this point, also got some love.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Tyrese Maxey is still scoring at volume, but his efficiency has struggled for a team hurdling toward 50 losses.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurdle
Noun
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Your passion must propel you forward when obstacles arise.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Significant obstacles remain: insufficient private investment, market fragmentation across 27 member states, and regulatory complexity could undermine Europe's ambitions.—
Federico Guerrini,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, respondents’ expectation for inflation a year from now leaped to 6.7%, the highest level since November 1981 and up from 5% in March.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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Former minor-league teammate Andy Pages made a leaping grab near the 395-foot mark in center field to rob Busch of a grand slam.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Republicans will need Democratic support to overcome a 60-vote threshold to be able to pass the bill in the Senate.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Prior court decisions and guidance from the Department of Justice have set up hurdles to overcome before the court is forced to overpass a reporter’s privilege to protect sources.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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They are often arranged in multiple staggered rows and embedded into the ground, sometimes accompanied by trenches or additional barriers to enhance their effectiveness.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The barrier, essentially the maritime version of a wall, was meant to deter immigrants from crossing in certain areas.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As Owen Michaels’ championship-game sealing empty-netter went in late in Saturday’s third period, the Western Michigan forward raced to the bench and jumped over the boards.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Marlins, who seized a four-run lead Friday before losing 7-4, jumped ahead early Saturday as well.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Defenseman Darnell Nurse should see his first action since Feb. 25 after surmounting a minor injury.—
Andrew Knoll,
Orange County Register,
3 Mar. 2025
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By embracing innovative digital solutions, independent practices can surmount longstanding barriers, ensuring a vibrant and sustainable future.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Millet plays with the title and with the idea of atavism, in which an ancient trait asserts itself by skipping forward a few generations to suddenly appear in the gene pool.—
Heather Scott Partington,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Shark is hosting an epic sale with discounts across its most popular models, and these deals up to 51% off are too good to skip.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
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In the February primary, House bested Henyard, garnering 88% of the vote.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Gators, who won their first NCAA men’s championship title since 2007 and third overall, bested the Cougars by a razor-thin margin: 65-63.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Hurdle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurdle. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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