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
Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Some diehard Beliebers—Justin’s fiercest fans—were already camped out near the front barricades.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Behind the barricades, diplomatic activity is operating at a fever pitch as the world holds its breath for this weekend’s make-or-break ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Metal barricades, like those used to contain crowds, were displayed at the Faena Hotel in Miami Beach as a symbol of any civic protest.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The vehicle smashed through barricades and concrete, racing down a hallway before becoming lodged in the twisted wreckage.
—Gayle Pearlstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
The Ottomans deployed field artillery and Janissary infantry armed with matchlocks in a defensive formation called tabur jangi, in which carts and wagons were used to build barricades on the battlefield.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Guided by road signs and barricades, the protesters made a U-turn around the Capitol and returned to the intersection where the festivities began.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The barricades, traffic cones and signage are all paid for by the production company and provided by a third party company rather than the city, Hardy said.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
Additional traffic control measures, including barricades, will be in place to manage large crowds, and field resources will be positioned throughout the city to improve response times.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Some diehard Beliebers—Justin’s fiercest fans—were already camped out near the front barricades.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Behind the barricades, diplomatic activity is operating at a fever pitch as the world holds its breath for this weekend’s make-or-break ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Metal barricades, like those used to contain crowds, were displayed at the Faena Hotel in Miami Beach as a symbol of any civic protest.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The vehicle smashed through barricades and concrete, racing down a hallway before becoming lodged in the twisted wreckage.
—Gayle Pearlstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
The Ottomans deployed field artillery and Janissary infantry armed with matchlocks in a defensive formation called tabur jangi, in which carts and wagons were used to build barricades on the battlefield.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Guided by road signs and barricades, the protesters made a U-turn around the Capitol and returned to the intersection where the festivities began.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The barricades, traffic cones and signage are all paid for by the production company and provided by a third party company rather than the city, Hardy said.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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Address a gopher threat proactively through weed control and laying down barriers.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Virtual psychology removes outdated barriers by merging medical scrutiny with convenience, helping individuals move from uncertainty toward greater clarity.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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In 2019, the height of the rebuild, the Dolphins, who finished 5-11, started five rookies — wide receiver Preston Williams, guards Deiter and Shaq Calhoun, defensive end Wilkins and cornerback Nik Needham.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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Use fences and hedges to denote the garden's boundaries.—
Katherine Owen,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Our association is now telling us that the town said the fences were mistakenly allowed to be put too close to the lake.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The way the Met has chosen to deal with this is to toss the Vatican frescoes onto all four walls of a side room via projector.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The interior of the home is finished in tongue-and-groove pine on the walls and ceiling, while the flooring is hardwood.—
Adam Williams
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Barricades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barricades. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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