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
Kennedy added that there will be a focus on second-chance hiring for people who face barriers to employment and free culinary training.
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Airlines for America, a trade group representing American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and other carriers, asked the agency to delay the compliance by two years because the FAA had yet to certify the barriers, and no manuals, procedures or training programs were authorized.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The landmark case focused on Google’s dominance of the general search market, Google’s violations of the Sherman Act and the barriers to entry that the search engine erected.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
However, there is a problem that isn't so much a barrier as a nasty bottleneck.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Airlines for America, a trade group representing American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and other carriers, asked the agency to delay the compliance by two years because the FAA had yet to certify the barriers, and no manuals, procedures or training programs were authorized.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The landmark case focused on Google’s dominance of the general search market, Google’s violations of the Sherman Act and the barriers to entry that the search engine erected.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
However, there is a problem that isn't so much a barrier as a nasty bottleneck.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrier
Noun
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One camp might have moldy walls and machinery stored inches from a sleeping area.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The occurrences grew more aggressive over time, with the Smurls' 75-pound German shepherd getting slammed into a wall and Jack getting attacked while praying.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The car hit a fence and a power pole.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hanging from the fence was a backpack and a reusable shopping bag — each containing a plate capable of stopping small arms fire, according to prosecutors.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Slamming through barricades and brush, the car picks up realistic damage effects, with its rear bumper and license plate dangling in tow.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Here's a look at the key obstacles and priorities when both chambers return to Capitol Hill on Tuesday.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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When used on real robots, BeyondMimic can handle different tasks like following set paths, being controlled with a joystick, and avoiding obstacles — smoothly combining human-like motions with real-world robot control.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Barrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrier. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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