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as in fence
a physical object that blocks the way
an ancient wall that was built to block the invading barbarians
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as in defense
means or method of defending
investigators faced a wall of silence from the members of the police department
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as in to picket
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Recent Examples of wall
Kristen Bousquet, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
LuPone complained to the Shubert Organization about the loud Hell’s Kitchen music that could be heard through a shared wall during her play.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 May 2025
Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
To imagine that American can ‘win’ by shouting over it, taxing it into silence, or walling it off with tariffs is not only wrong, but economically suicidal.
—Lela London, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Noun
As influencer marketing matures, the industry is hitting a wall.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
LuPone complained to the Shubert Organization about the loud Hell’s Kitchen music that could be heard through a shared wall during her play.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 May 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, Shante has pretty much walled herself off from male touch or connection.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
To imagine that American can ‘win’ by shouting over it, taxing it into silence, or walling it off with tariffs is not only wrong, but economically suicidal.
—Lela London, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wall
Noun
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The veterans hall’s roof is parallel to St. Louis Avenue, with just a decorative black fence separating the top of the building from traffic.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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Then in September, a Secret Service agent spotted the muzzle of a rifle sticking out of a fence in bushes at Trump's West Palm Beach golf club while scouting the course ahead of Trump.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The video is likely to be used by both prosecutors and defense attorneys as evidence in Dugan's criminal case.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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Indiana was also overhauling its defense, learning how to execute simpler yet more aggressive schemes with personnel better suited to defend than the team the Pacers put on the floor in 2023-24 — a team that, yes, made the Eastern Conference finals despite its defensive struggles.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Verb
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United Airline flight attendants picketed outside Terminal B at Logan Airport Thursday morning seeking a new contract.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Some picketing workers have said the erosion in health benefits, marked by higher premiums and deductibles, essentially erased the pay increases offered by the company.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2025
Noun
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As far as the lack of democratization, the current state of supply chains presents a high barrier to entry for small businesses who want to integrate with larger retailers or access global networks.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Use waterproof barriers, such as special ointments or creams, to protect the skin from direct contact with water.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The majority also overturned William’s convictions for possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition, saying the convictions amounted to violation of the Constitution’s double jeopardy prohibition because he was effectively charged twice for the same crime.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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Spurred on by their own security concerns, European allies and Canada have already been ramping up military spending, including arms and ammunition purchases, since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.—
Lorne Cook,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The newlyweds tied the knot on May 16 at Sandals Ochi Rios in Jamaica, surrounded by their close friends and family.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Others are sleeping in tents surrounded by the rubble of their former homes, fearful to leave in case they are forced out of Gaza.—
Sarah-Grace Mankarious,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Fatu answered with a running hip attack against the barricade.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Some performers stopped by the barricade of fans to snap selfies or say a quick hello.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Bielema was coaching the punt shield phase of the Badgers special teams unit and was ready to make a bold call.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Specially designed first-of-its-kind heat personalization shields hair from excess heat exposure, without compromising results.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wall. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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