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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
Ryleigh Norgrove, Outside Online, 8 Dec. 2024
The president-elect’s pick to lead CPB is an outspoken proponent of the border wall that was a major focus of Trump’s first term.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2024
Ciotti may live on the run, but that does not wall him off from the joys of ordinary experiences.
—D. T. Max, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
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Noun
By prioritizing wall shapes that support varied movement and difficulty, the wall design itself ensured that a dedicated team of setters could regularly rotate problems.
—Ryleigh Norgrove, Outside Online, 8 Dec. 2024
The president-elect’s pick to lead CPB is an outspoken proponent of the border wall that was a major focus of Trump’s first term.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
Instead of walling yourself off, make like a detective and learn more about what’s intriguing you.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2024
Ciotti may live on the run, but that does not wall him off from the joys of ordinary experiences.
—D. T. Max, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wall
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This colossus is surrounded by a corroded tin fence held up with bits of scrap wood.Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Repair and repaint bird houses, landscape furniture and fences.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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In July, South Korea made a similar announcement, saying that the country is ready to start mass-producing a laser weapon that can shoot down drones at a fraction of the cost of conventional defense platforms.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Things looked to be going the Cowboys’ way in Big D when the Dallas defense got a clutch stop to force a Bengals’ punt with just two minutes remaining and the game tied.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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That edition at the Le Meridien Delfina was difficult, with striking hotel workers picketing loudly outside throughout.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Finally, after 20 years of struggle, protests, court battles and even picketing the home of Warren Buffett, whose company had assumed ownership of the dams, an agreement was reached to demolish the dams.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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When asked about the top barrier to deploying AI tools, 36% ranked regulatory compliance first, 30% said difficulty managing risks, and 29% said lack of a governance model.Bret Baier, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
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Embrace Financial Planning Financial insecurity can be a major barrier for those over 50 considering entrepreneurship.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Lithuania has previously supplied ammunition such as that to be manufactured in the plant to nearby Ukraine.Joe Edwards, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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That includes three Patriot air defense batteries, 40-plus High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, 31 Abrams tanks, more than 300 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, countless drones and stacks upon stacks of ammunition.Colin Demarest, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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Restaurants and bars are a hit with locals and guests alike, making the lobby feel like a true living room to the surrounding Salamanca district.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
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For thrill-seekers, navigate the rapids of the Pho Chhu River, an exhilarating way to take in the pristine surrounding landscape.Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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Protesters in Tbilisi gathered behind makeshift barricades and launched fireworks toward lines of armored police, who sought to disperse the demonstrations with water cannons, tear gas and baton-wielding charges.David Brennan, ABC News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Last year, a group of pro-Palestinian protesters jumped the barricades and glued themselves to Sixth Avenue.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024
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At a press conference, NASA officials said that problems with the heat shield and life support systems would delay the launches until 2026 and 2027.David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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In court filings, Smith's team emphasized that the move to end their prosecutions was not a reflection of the merit of the cases but a recognition of the legal shield that surrounds any commander in chief.ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wall. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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