as in wall
a physical object that blocks the way
there was a big barrier plastered with signs saying "Keep Out" around the trash compactor
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Recent Examples of barrier
Asked whether the department had considered installing fencing or other barriers to prevent such jumps, Kaminski did not give a direct answer.
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Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 15 Feb. 2025
While virtually everyone recognizes the environmental and social benefits of thrifting, certain barriers and misconceptions prevail, hindering the industry’s global adoption.
—Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Their 1997 album The Fat of the Land became a landmark moment for electronic music, breaking barriers in the U.S. by debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200—an unprecedented achievement for a band in their genre at the time.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2025
There are three medicines approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for AUD, but fewer than 2% of people with the disorder receive treatment with them, Hendershot and his co-authors wrote in their paper, noting few people may know about them and that stigma may pose a barrier to treatment.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
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Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 15 Feb. 2025
While virtually everyone recognizes the environmental and social benefits of thrifting, certain barriers and misconceptions prevail, hindering the industry’s global adoption.
—Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Their 1997 album The Fat of the Land became a landmark moment for electronic music, breaking barriers in the U.S. by debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200—an unprecedented achievement for a band in their genre at the time.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2025
There are three medicines approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for AUD, but fewer than 2% of people with the disorder receive treatment with them, Hendershot and his co-authors wrote in their paper, noting few people may know about them and that stigma may pose a barrier to treatment.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrier
Noun
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Make use of the giant black box on the wall—your TV.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
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On the range wall, open shelves provide pretty display space against a wallpapered backsplash. 08 of 31 Green Kitchen Island Color Paired with a live edge wood countertop, this green kitchen island nods to the nature that’s just outside the kitchen door.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The umpires ruled the ball hit the padding on the top of the fence then a metal railing and bounced back onto the field.—
Tom Murphy,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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The following year, a controversy arose after the couple was sued by a neighboring couple for installing a solid cedar fence that blocked the neighbors’ views of Lake Michigan.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hornets’ security, the Observer previously reported, typically places barricades outside the stadium’s loading dock area to keep pedestrians and fans at bay — particularly when a car is leaving.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2025
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Seeing the makeshift barricade, the OP decided to add their own contribution, placing their cart by the driver's side door.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As businesses adapted to new ways of working, obstacles were removed for employees who had previously found their options limited.—
Gene Myers,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Poor planning can jeopardize access to space, materials, and equipment, leading to obstacles that drain time and money.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Barrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrier. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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