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, 5 Jan. 2026
If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Brown University students hid and barricaded themselves in rooms on Saturday, Dec. 13.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
The family verified that the man had a handgun and ammunition days prior, having barricaded his living space inside the home.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Brown University students hid and barricaded themselves in rooms on Saturday, Dec. 13.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barricade
Noun
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There is no word on if the short term rental had a fence around the pool.—
Alyssa Dzikowski,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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For those on the fence about getting their mammogram, Bridwell has a simple message.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Forward Bol Dengdit led UCSD with 15 points, guard Alex Chaikin added 14 points off the bench and guard Aidan Burke had 10 points.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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If someone seems guarded, move patiently and be honest about your motivations.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As the balance grew, the payment portal became its own barrier.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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This soap never strips the skin of moisture, leaving your face and body perfectly cleansed and your skin barrier stronger than before.—
Olivia Rose Rushing,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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