barricaded
adjective
bar·ri·cad·ed
ˈber-ə-ˌkā-dəd 
ˈba-rə-;
ˌber-ə-ˈkā-,
ˌba-rə-
: protected or blocked by a barricade
a barricaded building
a barricaded street/door
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The front door was also barricaded, and there were no other resident’s at the house.
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025
The Salina Police Department also posted a news release on social media within five hours after one of its officers shot a barricaded suspect holding a child hostage.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
With the departure of Sides’ mother from the home, the incident transitioned from a hostage situation to a barricaded person, Manoushagian said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
San Antonio police officers shot by barricaded suspect, police say
What happened on Wednesday?
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025
The Salina Police Department also posted a news release on social media within five hours after one of its officers shot a barricaded suspect holding a child hostage.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
With the departure of Sides’ mother from the home, the incident transitioned from a hostage situation to a barricaded person, Manoushagian said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
San Antonio police officers shot by barricaded suspect, police say
What happened on Wednesday?
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for barricaded
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“Barricaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barricaded. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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