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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The ball kicked off the wall near the foul line, allowing Sosa to score from first to bring the Sox within 3-2.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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The outside walls that the ends of the roof rafters sit on would tilt out.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
Noun
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According to players, a ball hit a pickup truck parked by the station, then fire department members sprayed gallons of water over the fence onto their baseball field.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
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
Noun
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Nicolas runs towards the edge as well, but lands directly on a barricade, folding over it from the torso.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
17 July 2025
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Iyo knocked Ripley off a giant production crate, climbed to the top of the barricade and dove onto Ripley.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The branches of the military, which maintain their own communication networks, have their own obstacles.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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This grass chopper is easy to set up, runs quietly, boasts a solid battery life and automatic charging, and easily maps your mowing area (even with obstacles).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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“Barrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrier. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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