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hurdles

NOUN

barrier, obstacle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

complication difficulty hindrance impediment snag stumbling block

STRONG

bar barricade blockade fence hamper hedge interference mountain obstruction rub traverse wall

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid assistance ease help peace

STRONG

opening

WEAK

clear path

VERB

jump over an obstacle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conquer surmount

STRONG

bounce bound clear down hop lick lop master negotiate over overcome saltate scale spring vault

WEAK

jump across leap over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

surrender yield

STRONG

allow permit

Example Sentences

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Any team hoping to lift the World Cup has spent years preparing for a series of hurdles that range from extreme heat to penalty shootouts to the prospect of national humiliation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Ja'Kobe Tharp broke the 110m hurdles world record during heats at the American college championships on Wednesday.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

If Nestlé clears those hurdles, there is plenty for investors to like.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

At the state track and field championships, Jayden Rendon of Carson was in the lead of the 300 intermediate hurdles on Saturday when he struck the final hurdle and fell to the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

I try jumping over a few hurdles again, this time making sure I lead with my left leg, and it actually feels better.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée