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
Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2025
After college, the Florida native encountered her first hurdle at the gates of medical schools.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Frank Langfitt, NPR, 8 Feb. 2025
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
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Noun
One of the usual suspects—cost of integration—is still high on the list as a hurdle.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2025
After college, the Florida native encountered her first hurdle at the gates of medical schools.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
Father and son watched in the stands as Saquon Barkley, the Eagles star running back, pirouetted in midair and hurdled backward over a defender for a 14-yard gain.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 8 Feb. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurdle
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Rather than replace the free-for-all with a streamlined review process, restaurants seeking approval for new sheds hit delay after delay, bureaucratic obstacle after bureaucratic obstacle.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Unlike clumsier species that struggle with obstacles, the black mamba leverages every surface with surgical precision, effectively turning the landscape into a series of launchpads.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Waterman smashed the ball past U.S. goalkeeper Matt Turner to seal the contest, then immediately leaped over the advertising boarding behind the goal and ran straight toward Henry, who sat alongside fellow broadcasters Kate Scott, Clint Dempsey and Maurice Edu.—
Martin Rogers,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Running around in circles Problems with denials are just the latest in an endless series of hoops that the SIV program forces Afghan applicants and American supervisors to leap through.—
Beth Bailey,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Recognizing these challenges is the first step toward overcoming them.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Both Banchero and Wagner, who started alongside Cory Joseph, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Wendell Carter Jr., were able to overcome the defensive attention from the Kings and attack the basket with ease.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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The crowd remained behind the barriers, totally stunned.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Breaking Down Systemic Barriers Liu believes the lack of investment in women’s health isn’t due to flawed business models, but to systemic barriers.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The stock jumped 22% to S$0.335 in Friday morning trading in Singapore, heading for its highest close since March 2018.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In 2022, property values in Ada County jumped by a record 30% before dipping in more recent years, keeping property taxes top of mind for residents.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
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The tower will be 80 feet high, surmounted by a wooden tank with a capacity of 67,000 gallons.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Underestimating regulatory factors and skipping essential disclosures 6.—
Alex Kreger,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Do yourself and skip buying fluffy, heavy beach towels during the Amazon Big Spring Sale event.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This new limo matches it, and bests it on nearly every level, even before the sound-insulating materials and traditional appointments are loaded into it.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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To get Beers, OU reportedly bested UConn and other powerhouse programs.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Hurdle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurdle. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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