as in barriers
a physical object that blocks the way
the police put up barricades to block off the parade route
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as in guards
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 barricades
Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 8 May 2026
On April 23, Duke Energy announced barricades would be placed at Buster Boyd Access Area in Lake Wylie on boat ramps where less than three feet of water covered the concrete at the end.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Protesters attempted to break through barricades and clashed with police as authorities detained some of the protesters.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Crowds lingered, pressing against barricades, hoping for just one more glimpse.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Chaotic scene unfolded minutes after gala began The shooting at the security barricades happened minutes after the event got underway.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The city says barricades were moved without authorization, and the bridge won’t officially open until early May.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Some diehard Beliebers—Justin’s fiercest fans—were already camped out near the front barricades.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
To keep her family at bay, Alexandra barricades herself in her Brooklyn brownstone with enough Molotov cocktails to blow up the whole block.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Masahiro Motoki — the Oscar-winning star of Departures — plays a lord who rebels against warlord Oda Nobunaga and barricades himself inside Arioka Castle, only to face a string of unsolved murders within its walls.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
This week, barricades have been placed near the nesting area, blocking vehicle access.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 8 May 2026
On April 23, Duke Energy announced barricades would be placed at Buster Boyd Access Area in Lake Wylie on boat ramps where less than three feet of water covered the concrete at the end.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Protesters attempted to break through barricades and clashed with police as authorities detained some of the protesters.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Crowds lingered, pressing against barricades, hoping for just one more glimpse.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Chaotic scene unfolded minutes after gala began The shooting at the security barricades happened minutes after the event got underway.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The city says barricades were moved without authorization, and the bridge won’t officially open until early May.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Some diehard Beliebers—Justin’s fiercest fans—were already camped out near the front barricades.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
The vigilante gets to Tappen and barricades the two of them in a hospital room, where a vicious brawl ensues.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
To keep her family at bay, Alexandra barricades herself in her Brooklyn brownstone with enough Molotov cocktails to blow up the whole block.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Masahiro Motoki — the Oscar-winning star of Departures — plays a lord who rebels against warlord Oda Nobunaga and barricades himself inside Arioka Castle, only to face a string of unsolved murders within its walls.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barricades
Noun
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The council also exempted from SB 79 areas that are close to a transit stop but violate the spirit of SB 79 because residents can’t walk to it easily because of barriers like canyons, freeways or a lack of sidewalks.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Educating women on maternal health matters is just one of the initiatives of the nonprofit that hopes to break down health access barriers in a tangible way.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The property got its start as a villa and still guards that intimate, private feel while providing thoughtful hotel amenities like a gym, a yoga deck, and in-room spa services.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Washington might consider restoring the Fulbright Program, and work on better coordination between the US State Department, which issues visas, and Homeland Security, which guards entry points.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Don’t doubt Riley and the Heat’s ability to swing for the fences.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hanging a bar of soap is the simplest method and is ideal for gardens with trees, shrubs, and fences.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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Instead of the usual intercontinental ballistic missiles, tanks and missile systems rolling across the cobbles of Red Square, Russia played a video of its military hardware in action on giant screens opposite the Kremlin walls.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Choose a curtain that has similar colors to the walls, decor, or furniture to promote a cohesive feel.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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