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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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Recent Examples of walls
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
For more than two decades, memorial tiles honoring late community members adorned the walls inside the Center’s lobby.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Frosted-glass sconces on the walls bear bas-relief nudes in classical repose.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Yet within these modest walls burns a fierce desire to learn.
—Joyeeta Banerjee, NPR, 1 Mar. 2026
For the first time, a skeleton of metal, rather than walls of masonry, formed the main supporting material for a large commercial structure.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Today, students study music, theater, dance and visual arts within its walls.
—Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Similar to the ornate bank hall, the smaller side room influenced the work, with its curved white walls and absence of visual design stimuli.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 1 Mar. 2026
From the house, however, the walls do not diminish the view.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
Mounted on decadent floral walls of rich textures, The Dean boasts Dublin’s largest collection of distinctive Irish art, showcasing more than 40 local talents, including Eoin Holland, Mark Francis, Richard Gorman, Patrick Scott, and Samuel Walsh.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
For more than two decades, memorial tiles honoring late community members adorned the walls inside the Center’s lobby.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Frosted-glass sconces on the walls bear bas-relief nudes in classical repose.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Yet within these modest walls burns a fierce desire to learn.
—Joyeeta Banerjee, NPR, 1 Mar. 2026
For the first time, a skeleton of metal, rather than walls of masonry, formed the main supporting material for a large commercial structure.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Today, students study music, theater, dance and visual arts within its walls.
—Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Similar to the ornate bank hall, the smaller side room influenced the work, with its curved white walls and absence of visual design stimuli.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 1 Mar. 2026
From the house, however, the walls do not diminish the view.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walls
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The Royals are moving the fences 9 to 10 feet inward and one projection said that could result in 46 more home runs this season.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
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Other builders said fences add costs and aren’t enough, because workers have to get to the jobsite and ICE can wait outside to arrest workers or pick them up in traffic stops.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Russian Defense Ministry said its air defenses shot down 17 Ukrainian drones overnight over a number of Russian regions, as well as the Black and Azov Seas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Elite defenses were unafraid of him, the Patriots’ best receiver and an aging player whose best days are behind him.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Nuclear excitement In terms of future growth, possibly the most excitement presently surrounds the company's work in nuclear energy.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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The center console also features textured metal surrounds on the cup holders and media dial, adding a jeweled look and feel.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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This helps create a barrier of warmer air that buffers the foliage against the cold.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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In 2015, President Barack Obama launched the MyRA program (for My Retirement Account), but eligible workers faced barriers like the surprisingly difficult act of enrolling.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The city has tried to anticipate higher river levels in some recent projects and Public Works Project Manager Bob Scott told several dozen people gathered for the update that the next balustrade could stand about two feet higher than the earlier barriers.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
27 Feb. 2026
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Themed collectibles will also be available in honor of the collaboration, with items like Hello Kitty and Friends sticker sets, themed in-game tokens and shields, dice and emojis.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Cucumbers and squash plants pair well with peppers because their low growth habit shields the soil from direct sun, prevents weeds, and keeps your soil from drying out too quickly.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Cala Pregonda, Menorca Just an island over from the tourist-trodden Mallorca, Menorca feels a world away—a sentiment that rings even more true in the north of the island.—
Catherine Tansey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Both funny and deeply powerful, The Big Sick shows the reality of romance with a heartfelt love story that rings true.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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The order also preserves exemptions for some agricultural goods in keeping with the previous, invalidated levies.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The city says their work also preserves the shape of the beach above the high-water line to help turtles figure out where the appropriate nesting areas are, lessening the risk of their nests being too close to high-traffic areas.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Walls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walls. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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