roadblocks 1 of 2

noun

plural of roadblock
as in obstacles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of roadblock
as in barricades

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadblocks
  1. obstacles
  2. barricades
  3. impediments
  4. blockades
  5. hurdles
  6. delays
  7. obstructions
  8. blocks
Noun
  • If the state case does go forward after the likely appeals are exhausted, there are obstacles that could get in the way of a potential trial.
    — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • If trading partners try to mount further obstacles to Chinese exports, Beijing could turn to tools of economic coercion, such as restricted access to refined critical minerals, to compel other countries to keep their markets open.
    — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstacles
Verb
  • The vigilante gets to Tappen and barricades the two of them in a hospital room, where a vicious brawl ensues.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
  • To keep her family at bay, Alexandra barricades herself in her Brooklyn brownstone with enough Molotov cocktails to blow up the whole block.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of barricades
Noun
  • Preconceptions, assumptions, and advance knowledge in the viewing public are regarded as impediments to the capacity of the tale to surprise, startle, or transport.
    — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In listing their roster for the late-August window of World Cup qualifying, Greek’s federation made clear there were no NBA impediments.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of impediments
Verb
  • There's no question that the United States has a credible threat of force, but the blockade really blockades ourselves as well as Iran.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • As the United States military blockades the Strait of Hormuz fuel prices rose above $100 dollars a barrel.
    — Contessa Brewer,Dawn Giel, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of blockades
Noun
  • For 35 years, the mobile clinic has been going into Boston's underserved communities to bring free health screenings and medical advice to people who may have numerous hurdles to find it.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • For some districts like Kalangala — a PURPOSE 1 trial site that wasn't included in the country's initial rollout — the oral route remains but long-standing hurdles persist.
    — Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of hurdles
Verb
  • Nearly all report that the process contributes to burnout and delays care.
    — Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Cellphone use before bed delays the natural drop in cortisol that teenagers need to fall asleep, according to Alice Hoagland, PhD, director of the Insomnia Clinic at the Rochester Regional Sleep Disorder Center.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of delays
Noun
  • State justice officials also claimed that Menlo Park forced the developers to pay the city attorney’s legal bills in supporting the municipality’s obstructions against the project.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The tip of a needle can also be helpful for clearing obstructions in the filter.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026
Definition of obstructions
Verb
  • Webb’s infrared vision is particularly useful here because infrared light can penetrate dust that blocks much of the visible light, giving astronomers a better look at the processes taking place inside stellar nurseries.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Seminole blocks a Lake Nona 39-yard field goal attempt and Joseph Watson IV grabs the ball and takes it to the house for the go-ahead score.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
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