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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
Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
The headquarters was mostly beams and joists, with no walls yet constructed.
—Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
There was wall to wall Major League Baseball games Wednesday, with four playoff contests being held.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Sleek lines, warm wood tones and moody, dark finishes create a space that feels contemporary and intimate, with subtle nods to the building’s artistic past in the art hanging on the walls curated from local Denver artists.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
The headquarters was mostly beams and joists, with no walls yet constructed.
—Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Go wall to wall One of the best ways to maximize vanity storage space, even in a small bathroom, is to build a custom cabinet that stretches from one wall to another.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
There was wall to wall Major League Baseball games Wednesday, with four playoff contests being held.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wall
Noun
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The city has been responsible for ongoing maintenance of the fence since then, but now both the city and county believe that those repairs are no longer enough, staff said in the report.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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But only Talarico has a strategy to win over the state’s on-the-fence independents in a year when enthusiasm for the potential Republican nominees seems particularly lackluster.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
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Greater European defense cooperation is popular across Europe — but there are challenges, warned Liana Fix, senior fellow for Europe at the Council on Foreign Relations.—
Domi Suskova,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Aid to Ukraine is slow and increases in NATO defense budgets to 5% of national income are pledged for nine years from now – when few current leaders will be in power.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Workers were not set to picket Monday, the union said, as the guild negotiated return-to-work agreements with Kaiser.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Day 8 of picketing More than 100 NYSNA nurses were back out in the brutal cold to picket for an eighth day since the strike started last week.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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Accessibility The building incorporates universal design throughout, featuring step-free entrances to all of the restaurants, wide doorways, accessible guest rooms with barrier-free bathrooms, and a wheelchair accessible lift from the shower room to the pool area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Democrats have largely seen the move as a pretext for bogus voter fraud claims down the line, as congressional Republicans tee up new barriers to voter registration through the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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In one recent prosecution, the Department of Justice charged a father-son duo with attempting to drive more than 300 rifles and pistols, plus ammunition and magazines, over the Mexican border.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine has also turned to air drones to routinely strike deep into Russian territory at the Kremlin's war machine, including oil refineries, military airfields and ammunition depots.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Billionaire Larry Ellison helped lift his son’s deal with his vast wealth and ties to Trump and Republicans, exploiting regulatory uncertainty surrounding Netflix.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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An end to an overblown row As finicky and technical as the topic of compression ratios may be to the casual F1 fan, the furore surrounding their policing in the last two months has been a perfect example of F1 politicking.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2026
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As crews positioned orange barricades along the quiet Catalina Foothills road, volunteers moved through the neighborhood posting flyers about Guthrie’s disappearance near a small vigil outside the home.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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This elixir is powered by a blend of antioxidants (including goji fruit extract), cucumber fruit water, prebiotic and postbiotic extracts, and a handful of other intelligent ingredients to provide visible firming and hydration while helping shield and balance skin from within.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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But Florida’s trade secrets shield also blocks homeowners from comparing insurance companies, and keeps information from policyholders that could bolster claim payouts for repairs.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wall. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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