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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
Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025
Then, when the puck came around the wall, his quick stick allowed the Blues to clear the zone.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Why introduce a new relation and tease the potential complications that might bring, only to mostly wall him off in his own storyline?
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Some Republicans outside the House walls and familiar with the dramatics scoffed at leadership’s decision to recess early.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025
Then, when the puck came around the wall, his quick stick allowed the Blues to clear the zone.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
The cave walls shimmer with hoarfrost, delicate ice filaments that resemble an intricate frozen lacework.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Why introduce a new relation and tease the potential complications that might bring, only to mostly wall him off in his own storyline?
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wall
Noun
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Down in the count to Kevin Gausman, Alonso drove a 95 mph fastball, low and off the plate, over the right field fence.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Footage also captured the woman being stuck on the fence as emergency services worked to extract her.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Despite the severe spending increases this will demand from all NATO nations, Rubio's push is unlikely to be met with serious opposition as NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, and other NATO allies, have increasingly called for more defense spending.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Lately, Feinberg has been investing in defense contractors, including satellite and drone companies.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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During the strike, Down picketed with his fellow union members and was able to live off savings.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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That incident took place at a dealership near the Florida Turnpike, where about a hundred demonstrators were picketing against DOGE’s federal cutbacks when witnesses said a black Nissan SUV drove onto the curb, nearly striking several protesters.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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Trump has long believed that EU tariffs and non-tariff barriers had unfairly restricted U.S. sales of automobiles and other goods.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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India and China also have some non-trade barriers, noted Sung Won Sohn, professor of finance and economics at Loyola Marymount University and chief economist at SS Economics.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Antimony is an indispensable ingredient in ammunition, fireproofing military equipment, nuclear systems, and much more.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Now an online retailer of hunting and fishing gear, ammunition and outdoor sporting goods, Sportsman’s Guide put out its first catalogue in 1976.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
1 Apr. 2025
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Fencing will surround most of Market Square, but businesses will remain open and accessible to pedestrians.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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Developments in the saga surrounding Columbia, which is accused by White House of failing to protect its students from antisemitism, will be closely watched by other colleges that could find themselves under President Trump’s eye.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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The gathering near the airport had been planned as a peaceful rally, but trouble began when some protesters in a white pickup drove at a police barricade.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2025
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Brandon Fast of Cure Church in Kansas City, Kansas, crossed the police barricade to talk with Mendon, the Air Force veteran.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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The emergence of prompt shields and spotlight prompting has arisen due to the various hacking efforts trying to get generative AI to go beyond its filters and usual protections.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the change in shield design from the blue-and-gold badge that probation officers have worn for decades to a silver shield almost identical to NYPD patrol shields is being criticized by Dalvanie Powell, the president of the United Probation Officers Association.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wall. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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