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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
Lela London, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Viewers are not so much invited into the drama, however, as they are walled out of it.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 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
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
Viewers are not so much invited into the drama, however, as they are walled out of it.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wall
Noun
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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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Progress on the bill stalled after ultraconservative members of the House Freedom Caucus demanded further changes, including tax cuts, sweeping changes to Medicaid and food benefits, border security, defense funding and more.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Hartford Courant Krav Maga is a self defense system based on that developed by the Israeli military.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Protestors picketed outside Target headquarters in Minneapolis and other Black leaders such as Rev. Al Sharpton supported boycott efforts.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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That year, women picketed to demand clean drinking water for their families.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
11 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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During his arrest a month later, a pistol, ammunition and other evidence were seized, according to authorities.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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If satellites are their rifles, then software stacks and AI agents are the ammunition bunkers that empower those weapons.—
Charles Beames,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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These patterns help the snake blend seamlessly into the surrounding foliage.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
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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Critics have raised concerns that the effort to create such a shield would raise suspicions and exacerbate a global arms race as well as accelerate the weaponization of space.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
27 May 2025
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“Wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wall. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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