as in fence
a physical object that blocks the way
the police put up barricades to block off the parade route
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as in to guard
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point
the city barricaded the flooded streets to through traffic
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Recent Examples of barricade
Jim Morris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
This historic protest inaugurated a summer of 300 to 500 barricades across France, establishing the tractor blockade as a symbol of agricultural revolt.
— Made By History, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Those few minutes sent students scrambling for cover and barricading themselves around campus until authorities found them.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Kris Pangilinan, who brought his pop-up clothing and lifestyle booth to the festival, saw the vehicle roll slowly past a barricade before the driver accelerated in an area packed with people after a concert.
—Jim Morris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
This historic protest inaugurated a summer of 300 to 500 barricades across France, establishing the tractor blockade as a symbol of agricultural revolt.
— Made By History, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
Researchers recently discovered four members of a family, including a child, who attempted to escape the eruption by barricading themselves inside a bedroom, according to a statement from the Pompeii Archaeological Park.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Those few minutes sent students scrambling for cover and barricading themselves around campus until authorities found them.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barricade
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
Verb
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Seeing rookies such as defensive tackle Kenneth Grant, the first-round pick, and guard Jonah Savaiinaea, the second-round pick, out there running around with life-giving joy and their sky-high potential was refreshing.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will return to the American Century Championship, the tournament announced Tuesday.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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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
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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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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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“Barricade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barricade. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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