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
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
The project will also include ADA-compliant curb ramps, new posts with pedestrian push buttons and posts, pedestrian barricades, protective railings and traffic striping.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
After the initial shooting, Chapman barricaded himself alone inside the residence and a SWAT team with negotiators was called to the scene, officials said.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
After the facility was secured, a signal was sent to the strike force to begin moving barricades to consolidate the operation.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
The project will also include ADA-compliant curb ramps, new posts with pedestrian push buttons and posts, pedestrian barricades, protective railings and traffic striping.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
During the attack, agency employees were forced to barricade themselves in offices.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
After the initial shooting, Chapman barricaded himself alone inside the residence and a SWAT team with negotiators was called to the scene, officials said.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barricade
Noun
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The car hit a fence and a power pole.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hanging from the fence was a backpack and a reusable shopping bag — each containing a plate capable of stopping small arms fire, according to prosecutors.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Strong support for keeping those requirements comes from existing homeowners guarding the value of their homes, their greatest investment, speakers said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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In 2021, linebacker Nick Bolton, center Creed Humphrey and guard Trey Smith started.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The tractor-trailer, carrying beverages, rode along the median barrier, splitting open from the side and spilling bottles across the roadway, the fire department posted on Facebook.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some cities install physical barriers like planters, bike racks, or other obstacles, to ensure compliance.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One camp might have moldy walls and machinery stored inches from a sleeping area.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The occurrences grew more aggressive over time, with the Smurls' 75-pound German shepherd getting slammed into a wall and Jack getting attacked while praying.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Barricade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barricade. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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