as in wall
a physical object that blocks the way
there was a big barrier plastered with signs saying "Keep Out" around the trash compactor
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Recent Examples of barrier
In 2022, Arizona created similar barriers to voting where voters have to provide documentary proof of citizenship and place of birth.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
However, systemic barriers remain, including exclusionary trial designs and assumptions that Black patients won’t participate.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
Sadly, Pritzker’s budget blueprint is silent on removing racial inequality and systemic barriers to full participation by African Americans in Illinois.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
In general, the wealth gap between Black and white savers has been widening due to an array of factors, including Black households having less exposure to the stock market, existing barriers to Black homeownership and the undervaluation of homes in communities of color.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
However, systemic barriers remain, including exclusionary trial designs and assumptions that Black patients won’t participate.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
Sadly, Pritzker’s budget blueprint is silent on removing racial inequality and systemic barriers to full participation by African Americans in Illinois.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
In general, the wealth gap between Black and white savers has been widening due to an array of factors, including Black households having less exposure to the stock market, existing barriers to Black homeownership and the undervaluation of homes in communities of color.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrier
Noun
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Once the lemon water has warmed, allow the mug to stand in the microwave for a few more minutes while the inside walls collect steam.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Four blasts opened it, but the attempt generated so much heat that the coins melted and fused to the safe walls.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Price cuts and discounts can work if there’s a decent client base sitting on the fence considering a purchase.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Three people arrived at the residence and spray-painted anti-LGBTQ slurs on the fence.—
Christian Martinez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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Television images showed security officials trying to direct thousands of visitors around barricades in the temporary township set up in Prayagraj, close to the banks where three holy rivers meet.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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In Court Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Thursday, March 6th ‘Hamilton’ Cancels Kennedy Center Show Run In Protest Of Trump’s ‘Purge’ Despite these obstacles, female founders demonstrate remarkable resilience and innovation.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Trump, much like Putin, sees Ukraine as an inconvenience, an obstacle, something that should be grateful to even have a seat at the table.—
Illia Ponomarenko,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Barrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrier. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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