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
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
People hurled insults as the police started taking down the barricades.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2025
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Montgomery then barricaded himself inside an RV, police said.
—Jason Volack, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The situation escalated when GUNTHER mentioned Goldberg's family, provoking the Hall of Famer to jump the security barricade.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
People hurled insults as the police started taking down the barricades.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2025
Verb
When officers responded to the scene, Carey barricaded himself inside alone.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Montgomery then barricaded himself inside an RV, police said.
—Jason Volack, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barricade
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The ball ended up clearing the fence at Sutter Health Park as Yankee center fielder Trent Grisham ran out of room and his back hit the wall.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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His wood back fence was gone, but his dog and house were fine.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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There are various factors at play, most prominently guarding a horse’s health from a tight turnaround in favor of other high-money stakes.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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The Wings, featuring nine new players after posting a 9-31 record in 2024, stayed even with the Lynx for much of the first half but fell behind during the third quarter, in which Collier and Courtney Williams combined for 33 points — their two-player actions proving impossible for Dallas to guard.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Some cities, such as San Francisco, are already taking this approach with the construction of flood barriers.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Leo's ascension to the top of the Catholic Church was a surprise, Jameson said, because being a U.S. citizen was long considered a barrier to the papacy.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Jewett added that the impact of the academies extends beyond the walls of high school, and includes building relationships between local business, parents and the broader community.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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The impressive figure seems to emerge from the wall of the conference room at Montresor Wine Shop.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Barricade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barricade. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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