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
Like skincare for your hair, squalane, hyaluronic acid, algae extract, and sea buckthorn provide lipid barrier boost, moisture retention, and essential fatty acids—all without using any heavy oils or other ingredients.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2025
The aura is a hip, wide-open two-floor plan that breaks down traditional barriers, is inclusive and invites collaboration.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Stigma, barriers to access and lack of knowledge COVID-19 was part of what led Kate Weaver, now the executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s Charlotte chapter, to her organization.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
Some cities, such as San Francisco, are already taking this approach with the construction of flood barriers.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2025
The aura is a hip, wide-open two-floor plan that breaks down traditional barriers, is inclusive and invites collaboration.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Stigma, barriers to access and lack of knowledge COVID-19 was part of what led Kate Weaver, now the executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s Charlotte chapter, to her organization.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
Some cities, such as San Francisco, are already taking this approach with the construction of flood barriers.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrier
Noun
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Ndebele art involves geometric motifs painted on the walls of houses using dung, limestone, red clays, soot, ash, and other natural pigments.—
Percy Zvomuya,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Even something as simple as hanging your own art on the walls or sharing a project online will work.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Funding was raised to create two culvert tunnels with a concrete fence/wall on both sides.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Other reminders: ▪ Inspect your shutters, roof and fences in case repairs or replacements are needed.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
23 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
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The Times spoke to both sides, as well as multiple experts to better understand the high-stakes litigation, which faces obstacles but could shake up California’s home insurance industry.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Kennedy’s announcement does not broadly address healthy adults, but under the new FDA framework, healthy adults who wish to receive the fall COVID-19 vaccine will likely face obstacles.—
Libby Richards,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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“Barrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrier. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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