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
While much of the conversation revolved around the behavioral changes that women should make in order to succeed, Marilyn argued instead that the real issue was the structural barriers keeping them from the top.
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Kweilin Ellingrud, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
One goal for the barrier is that the bay's native oysters will quickly attach to the limestone and grow to filter millions of gallons of water.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
Eventually, the swan was backed up against a median barrier as at least seven people stood nearby, monitoring the situation, before it was swaddled up into a large blanket.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Modern platforms remove those barriers, giving firms the ability to build new features, integrate better tools and actually keep up with what investors want.
—Charlie Gautreaux, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Kweilin Ellingrud, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
One goal for the barrier is that the bay's native oysters will quickly attach to the limestone and grow to filter millions of gallons of water.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
Eventually, the swan was backed up against a median barrier as at least seven people stood nearby, monitoring the situation, before it was swaddled up into a large blanket.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Modern platforms remove those barriers, giving firms the ability to build new features, integrate better tools and actually keep up with what investors want.
—Charlie Gautreaux, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for barrier
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrier
Noun
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Once the lemon water has warmed, allow the mug to stand in the microwave for a few more minutes while the inside walls collect steam.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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According to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), Dove opened the door to his uncle's home, triggering a shotgun which was screwed into the wall and set up to fire if somebody entered the house.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But just tried to capitalize on that restart, trying to win the race and got shoved in the fence and the race car's destroyed.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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There’s a heated exchange of words, then the officer grabs the coach by his collar and shoves him against a fence as children shout and adults rush in to stop the fight, which ends in a violent scrum on the turf.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ahead of his set, fans along the barricade shared their excitement.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Take Calculated Risks; Start Lean Entrepreneurs should welcome uncertainty as a catalyst, not an obstacle.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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In Region 4 in Spokane, the biggest obstacle facing the No. 2 seed Huskies is No. 1 seed USC — which defeated UConn in Hartford in December.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Barrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrier. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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