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
With the Strykers and soldiers, Mr. Trump is creating a border barrier that is more than just a wall.
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Jason Allen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
Results suggested this impact was due to the plants creating a physical barrier that disrupted the movement of cucumber beetles, rather than any effects of repelling them or attracting beneficial insects.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
According to a recent report from the Greenhouse Institute and the Brown University Climate Solutions Lab, instant permitting could spur solar roof adoption by reducing barriers and lowering costs for installers and customers.
—Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Safety barriers and catch fences are essential safety measures both for fans, and for drivers.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Jason Allen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
Results suggested this impact was due to the plants creating a physical barrier that disrupted the movement of cucumber beetles, rather than any effects of repelling them or attracting beneficial insects.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
According to a recent report from the Greenhouse Institute and the Brown University Climate Solutions Lab, instant permitting could spur solar roof adoption by reducing barriers and lowering costs for installers and customers.
—Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Safety barriers and catch fences are essential safety measures both for fans, and for drivers.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrier
Noun
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Hitting the inside wall of the backstretch, the race ended with a photo finish and a video review was used to identify the winner.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Crews led off, hitting a deep fly ball to right field that sent Juan Soto crashing into the wall trying to make the catch.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When officers arrived, the reporters explained that they had been parked on the east side of Agnes Road against a fence when four tow trucks arrived and arranged themselves around the car, blocking the reporters from the front, left and back.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Security footage at the residence showed the intruder scaling an exterior perimeter fence in the early morning hours of April 13, authorities said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There are no safety signs, barricades or police escorts to protect us.—
George B. Sánchez-Tello,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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Police used a water cannon to disperse the crowd after protesters tried to break through police barricades.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Arches is designed for all-around off-roading, while the Cliffhanger is geared toward slow, technical obstacles.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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However, the obstacle avoidance technology included in the X10 Pro Omni has a 3D MatrixEye.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Barrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrier. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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