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as in fence
a physical object that blocks the way
an ancient wall that was built to block the invading barbarians
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as in defense
means or method of defending
investigators faced a wall of silence from the members of the police department
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as in to picket
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Recent Examples of wall
Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025
Then, when the puck came around the wall, his quick stick allowed the Blues to clear the zone.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Why introduce a new relation and tease the potential complications that might bring, only to mostly wall him off in his own storyline?
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Some Republicans outside the House walls and familiar with the dramatics scoffed at leadership’s decision to recess early.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025
Then, when the puck came around the wall, his quick stick allowed the Blues to clear the zone.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
The cave walls shimmer with hoarfrost, delicate ice filaments that resemble an intricate frozen lacework.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Why introduce a new relation and tease the potential complications that might bring, only to mostly wall him off in his own storyline?
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wall
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Down in the count to Kevin Gausman, Alonso drove a 95 mph fastball, low and off the plate, over the right field fence.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Footage also captured the woman being stuck on the fence as emergency services worked to extract her.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, a defense contractor has stolen one of Gemma's early AI models for M3GAN.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Despite the severe spending increases this will demand from all NATO nations, Rubio's push is unlikely to be met with serious opposition as NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, and other NATO allies, have increasingly called for more defense spending.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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During the strike, Down picketed with his fellow union members and was able to live off savings.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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That incident took place at a dealership near the Florida Turnpike, where about a hundred demonstrators were picketing against DOGE’s federal cutbacks when witnesses said a black Nissan SUV drove onto the curb, nearly striking several protesters.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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India and China also have some non-trade barriers, noted Sung Won Sohn, professor of finance and economics at Loyola Marymount University and chief economist at SS Economics.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Trump has long believed that EU tariffs and non-tariff barriers had unfairly restricted U.S. sales of automobiles and other goods.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Agents also allegedly found three additional firearms, ammunition and two suppressors.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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Authorities found multiple firearms and ammunition.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Wyden also highlighted the anxiety surrounding Trump adviser Elon Musk's statements about Social Security cuts.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Developments in the saga surrounding Columbia, which is accused by White House of failing to protect its students from antisemitism, will be closely watched by other colleges that could find themselves under President Trump’s eye.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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The gathering near the airport had been planned as a peaceful rally, but trouble began when some protesters in a white pickup drove at a police barricade.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2025
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Brandon Fast of Cure Church in Kansas City, Kansas, crossed the police barricade to talk with Mendon, the Air Force veteran.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whereas preservatives carry the heavy burden of acting as a shield between our food and the microbial or oxidative forces that try to corrupt it, flavors exist purely for our entertainment.—
Ali Bouzari,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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The formula is infused with Japanese Green Tea and Aloe Vera to soften, hydrate and smooth your skin while acting as an invisible shield to prevent melting, fading and creasing.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wall. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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