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
According to WisDOT, as part of the planning process, noise analyses identified areas where the barriers would reduce traffic noise by at least eight decibels.
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Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
Mineral, on the other hand, is generally considered the most-safe SPF option—creating a physical barrier between the skin and UV rays.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 July 2025
For Healthy Skin Hot water (above 106 degrees) can disrupt the skin's natural barrier, the oils that help preserve moisture.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
Ninety One flagged the firm as one with few competitors in a market with high barriers to entry because of upfront costs, and in which other players are trading at a higher price-to-earnings ratio.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 July 2025
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Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
Mineral, on the other hand, is generally considered the most-safe SPF option—creating a physical barrier between the skin and UV rays.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 July 2025
For Healthy Skin Hot water (above 106 degrees) can disrupt the skin's natural barrier, the oils that help preserve moisture.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
Ninety One flagged the firm as one with few competitors in a market with high barriers to entry because of upfront costs, and in which other players are trading at a higher price-to-earnings ratio.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrier
Noun
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Vintage black-and-white photos of water skiers adorn the walls, looking right out of Malibu.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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American Jack Alexy, who set a national record in the semifinals, charged to the wall to take silver in 46.92, just 0.11 off his Wednesday performance.—
Zack Pierce,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Noun
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An aggressive hitter, Naylor can get extremely hot, and carry a team with drives to the gap or bombs over the fence.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Though the entire film goes for broke, some scenes are more successful than others, with Kirby in particular asked to swing for the fences.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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The section of Water Street under scrutiny includes a two-block area on North Water Street between East Knapp and East State streets that is blocked off with barricades on Friday and Saturday nights.—
Sophia Tiedge,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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This is an unconventional barricade for tech leaders.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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This pattern of persecution, especially when combined with ongoing habitat loss, has likely contributed to low recruitment and remains a major obstacle to population recovery.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Extreme heat can also be an obstacle to exercising, spending time in nature, and socializing, all of which can make people feel good and also double as important coping mechanisms for emotional distress.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
26 July 2025
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“Barrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrier. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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