as in barriers
a physical object that blocks the way
the police put up barricades to block off the parade route
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as in guards
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point
the city barricaded the flooded streets to through traffic
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Recent Examples of barricades
Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Outside, dolled-up scenesters swarmed the barricades under the glow of the discotheque’s instantly recognizable marquee, lighting up Instagram stories for twenty-four hours.
—Alex Catarinella, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
White tents and barricades all over.
—Sara Stridsberg
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
Some agitators—likely external infiltrators—pushed the protesters forward, tearing down barricades as chants intensified.
—Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Slamming through barricades and brush, the car picks up realistic damage effects, with its rear bumper and license plate dangling in tow.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Witnesses told police that the driver went off the road, got back onto the road and then drove around the barricades and vehicles parked in the area, Akakpo-Martin said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
After the facility was secured, a signal was sent to the strike force to begin moving barricades to consolidate the operation.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Outside the hotel, a crowd had gathered behind barricades, waiting to catch a glimpse of celebrities on their way to the gala.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Outside, dolled-up scenesters swarmed the barricades under the glow of the discotheque’s instantly recognizable marquee, lighting up Instagram stories for twenty-four hours.
—Alex Catarinella, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
White tents and barricades all over.
—Sara Stridsberg
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
Some agitators—likely external infiltrators—pushed the protesters forward, tearing down barricades as chants intensified.
—Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Slamming through barricades and brush, the car picks up realistic damage effects, with its rear bumper and license plate dangling in tow.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Witnesses told police that the driver went off the road, got back onto the road and then drove around the barricades and vehicles parked in the area, Akakpo-Martin said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
After the facility was secured, a signal was sent to the strike force to begin moving barricades to consolidate the operation.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barricades
Noun
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Meanwhile, to eliminate moisture penetration and reduce the risk of mold, one of the main barriers to commercial adoption, the team also integrated a mineral top layer to the boards.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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At a meeting in Geneva in May, the two sides announced a 90-day truce, lowered tariff rates and eased other trade barriers including deliveries of Chinese rare earth minerals.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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However, the win was a team effort as forward Brianna Turner (four points, six rebounds), forward Mikayla Timpson (nine points), guards Shey Peddy, Lexie Hull, and Aerial Powers brought the defensive energy and physicality that Indiana desperately needed.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The entrance to the building is always locked, and at least one officer guards the stairway down to the safes, where advanced securities are in place, including a fingerprint and iris scanner and an electronic key card reader.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Footage of the protests showed Ecuadorians clashing with police forces in the capital city of Quito on Tuesday as protesters dismantled fences and barriers while police fired tear gas in the streets.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The trees not only provide shade for the coffee but also medicine, firewood, and animal fodder, and act as live fences for livestock.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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And with the President safely ensconced behind the castle walls, the royal charm offensive has begun in earnest.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Launched in 2024 by Sol and Jennia Fredrique Aponte, the summit was born from a desire to create a space where artists of color can thrive beyond traditional gallery walls.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Barricades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barricades. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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