as in fence
a physical object that blocks the way
the police put up barricades to block off the parade route
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as in to guard
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point
the city barricaded the flooded streets to through traffic
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Recent Examples of barricade
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
No leaves on the trees, few birds in the sky; the spacious vistas interdicted in all directions by armed men in black uniforms—police at the perimeter barricades, police on motorcycles, police drifting overhead in helicopters.
—Henry Freedland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
In 2022, two officers shot and killed a 42-year-old Caldwell resident who barricaded himself inside a home with a child after police identified him as the suspect in a domestic violence investigation, according to prior reporting.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
No leaves on the trees, few birds in the sky; the spacious vistas interdicted in all directions by armed men in black uniforms—police at the perimeter barricades, police on motorcycles, police drifting overhead in helicopters.
—Henry Freedland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Secure and barricade all balcony doors so balconies are not used prior to the structural engineer's assessment.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
In 2022, two officers shot and killed a 42-year-old Caldwell resident who barricaded himself inside a home with a child after police identified him as the suspect in a domestic violence investigation, according to prior reporting.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barricade
Noun
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Running Fence was envisioned as a fabric-laden fence that would traverse Sonoma and Marin counties in Northern California to the sea, crossing roads, highways, and private property.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Look for the nearest tree, fence, building, car, or other obstruction to duck behind.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The slick lobby was guarded by uniformed doormen and the elevator took me to a long polished corridor leading to a big mahogany door.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The podcast allows Kylie to walk the line between sharing details about her family and guarding her privacy.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Finally, high-income countries should eliminate or suspend tariffs on and other barriers to imports from economies with fragile food security.—
ARIF HUSAIN,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Nov. 2025
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Troops once used stands of trees or other natural barriers to defend themselves against small offensives.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Victoria Byrd said the blaze was challenging to reach because of heavy foliage and a privacy wall leaving firefighters with only one entry point.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Barricade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barricade. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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