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
According to WisDOT, as part of the planning process, noise analyses identified areas where the barriers would reduce traffic noise by at least eight decibels.
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Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
Mineral, on the other hand, is generally considered the most-safe SPF option—creating a physical barrier between the skin and UV rays.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 July 2025
For Healthy Skin Hot water (above 106 degrees) can disrupt the skin's natural barrier, the oils that help preserve moisture.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
Ninety One flagged the firm as one with few competitors in a market with high barriers to entry because of upfront costs, and in which other players are trading at a higher price-to-earnings ratio.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 July 2025
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Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
Mineral, on the other hand, is generally considered the most-safe SPF option—creating a physical barrier between the skin and UV rays.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 July 2025
For Healthy Skin Hot water (above 106 degrees) can disrupt the skin's natural barrier, the oils that help preserve moisture.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
Ninety One flagged the firm as one with few competitors in a market with high barriers to entry because of upfront costs, and in which other players are trading at a higher price-to-earnings ratio.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrier
Noun
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Things get really tough on the two upper-level spaces where art on the walls competes with everything from exit signs to bathroom doors.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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Those benefits extend beyond Rosary’s walls, school leadership has said.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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There are likely some teams on the fence, like the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox, who would trade expiring veterans for a pitcher like Miller.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans race is nearly halfway through, and fans are late-night snacking, snoozing in their sleeping bags, or pressed up against the fence to watch the cars zip by.—
Kristin Shaw,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
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As the crowd of protesters surged forward, some pushed against a police barricade that blocked them from Pastor Terry Jones, O'Reilly motioned with his hands for the crowd to move back, pleading with them to keep the peace.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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These shifts signal a recognition that regulation is not an obstacle to progress but a critical enabler of responsible, adaptive innovation - especially when physically embedded in place.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Despite the obstacles, authorities from at least seven neighboring counties have followed countless tips in their hunt for Decker, with some leads running hot.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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“Barrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrier. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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