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as in fences
a physical object that blocks the way
an ancient wall that was built to block the invading barbarians
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as in defenses
means or method of defending
investigators faced a wall of silence from the members of the police department
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as in surrounds
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as in buffers
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Recent Examples of walls
Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Show the shop floor in action Don’t underestimate how compelling your day-to-day operations can be to folks outside your four walls.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Larger groups are hosted in the formal dining room, where green limewash walls add a touch of drama.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Aarhus University researchers have shown that cement can do more than hold up walls.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
The video showed a location with a fresh coat of white paint on the walls, modern light fixtures and antiques organized into shadow boxes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Emergency exit rows may also feature slower Wi-Fi due to the thicker walls and additional equipment around them.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Here 360-degree digital projections of works by such artists as Gustav Klimt, Marc Chagall, and Vincent van Gogh are projected onto the walls, ceilings, and floors of a former foundry for a sensory-rich spectacle.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Omar’s office is characterized by pristine normality — with its glass walls and desktop computers, its phones and its headsets.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
The building needed extensive renovations, including new floors, interior walls, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, and repairs for water damage to the roof.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Show the shop floor in action Don’t underestimate how compelling your day-to-day operations can be to folks outside your four walls.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Larger groups are hosted in the formal dining room, where green limewash walls add a touch of drama.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Aarhus University researchers have shown that cement can do more than hold up walls.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
The video showed a location with a fresh coat of white paint on the walls, modern light fixtures and antiques organized into shadow boxes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Emergency exit rows may also feature slower Wi-Fi due to the thicker walls and additional equipment around them.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Here 360-degree digital projections of works by such artists as Gustav Klimt, Marc Chagall, and Vincent van Gogh are projected onto the walls, ceilings, and floors of a former foundry for a sensory-rich spectacle.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Omar’s office is characterized by pristine normality — with its glass walls and desktop computers, its phones and its headsets.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walls
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Traditional baskets woven from multi-colored beads stand by bamboo fences and trees hang over the stone paths.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The occupiers tore down fences, carved new roads on the reserve and posted armed guards during their 41-day occupation, former Idaho Statesman reporter Rocky Barker wrote at the time.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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The bugs’ bold movements could be a way to advertise their own chemical defenses from eating toxic plants.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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Timchenko openly discussed how his company’s investments in battery storage, solar, and wind are not merely green-transition gestures but are key defenses in an ongoing energy war—and symbols of the nation’s undying spirit.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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These actions reduce the mystery that surrounds technology and help employees see it as an ally for workplace innovation.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Others are greedily consuming matter that surrounds them in a flattened, swirling cloud called an accretion disk.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Trial-size packaging lowers entry barriers in premium categories.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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People without health insurance cannot access services, services in the county are fragmented, and low income creates additional barriers for residents, especially residents of color, the story found.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images Key Facts Apple’s product release primarily revolved around the new iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch models, improving on the devices’ pre-existing features and adding new ones like live translation and ceramic shields.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Across the states, GOP legislators are pushing liability shields for the makers of toxic agrochemicals.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since the archer is a defender of the universe, the sentiment rings true for the loyalty and camaraderie Sazz brings through her actions.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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That sentiment probably rings very true for the devoted fans of the long-running franchise that has included six television seasons and three theatrical films.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This preserves development velocity while preventing the entropy that eventually strangles the innovation vibe coding enables.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Slow down and study the impacts to protect workers and preserves the investment and jobs that make opportunity possible in the first place.—
Mark Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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As the crowd approached the Parliament, barricades stood firm.—
Sonal Nain,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Walls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walls. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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