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
Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Below them, above the tunnels connecting Penn Station to the arteries of the five boroughs, police barricades funnel pedestrians into narrow pathways.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
While the suspect was barricaded in the home, police urged residents to lock their doors and stay inside.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 1 June 2026
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Noun
Rowdy fans were seen trying to climb an NYPD truck carrying barricades.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Below them, above the tunnels connecting Penn Station to the arteries of the five boroughs, police barricades funnel pedestrians into narrow pathways.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
Verb
The suspect parked, ran into an apartment and barricaded themselves, the spokesperson said.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
While the suspect was barricaded in the home, police urged residents to lock their doors and stay inside.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barricade
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Wilson was most often seen behind his fence (with his face mostly obscured), offering moral guidance and wisdom to Tim and the rest of the Taylor family.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The drive that just cleared the center field fence was his 15th homer of the season.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Tuesday evening, the NBA announced that San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama would not be assessed a flagrant foul for his push of New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson during Monday’s Game 3 of the NBA Finals.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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For much of the night, McBride also guarded Paige Bueckers, the former Hopkins High School standout, who led Dallas (7-4) with 23 points but had just two assists.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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The technology is also lowering barriers for new entrants.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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Assistant coach Kim Weiss, who broke barriers this season, is expected to be named head coach of the Las Vegas expansion franchise in the PWHL.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Tortuga’s signature restaurant, Bamboo, sits catty-corner to the pool, and has a dining room with blush pink walls—a color handpicked by Oscar de la Renta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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There was a heavy police presence and barricades were being set up to control pedestrian flow, but the makeshift walls from Monday were no longer creating a perimeter around the arena.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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“Barricade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barricade. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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