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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The deputy was seen on video struggling through makeshift barricades of mattresses and furniture before confronting Camacho, who was holding the boy in a chokehold with one hand while brandishing a knife in the other.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Each Cybertruck is valued at somewhere between $80,000 and $115,000 and will be used to respond to calls like barricades and shootings in addition to regular patrols.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
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
With major construction work coming to a close, barricades and traffic cones will be going away.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Pedestrians must obey traffic-control devices, such as traffic lights, signs and barricades.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 18 Oct. 2025
The office of the Oakland County Sheriff took to its official Facebook account to share the harrowing events along with photos of the deer in and out of the barricades.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The deputy was seen on video struggling through makeshift barricades of mattresses and furniture before confronting Camacho, who was holding the boy in a chokehold with one hand while brandishing a knife in the other.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Each Cybertruck is valued at somewhere between $80,000 and $115,000 and will be used to respond to calls like barricades and shootings in addition to regular patrols.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
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
With major construction work coming to a close, barricades and traffic cones will be going away.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Pedestrians must obey traffic-control devices, such as traffic lights, signs and barricades.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 18 Oct. 2025
The office of the Oakland County Sheriff took to its official Facebook account to share the harrowing events along with photos of the deer in and out of the barricades.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barricades
Noun
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By targeting breeding grounds and establishing protective barriers, Hawx helps families reclaim their outdoor spaces.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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American Indian and Alaska Native elders face significant systemic barriers to accessing health and social support and have a lower life expectancy than all other populations in the United States.—
Holly J. McDede,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Kings guards Russell Westbrook and Zach LaVine and forward DeMar DeRozan were quick to come to Sabonis’ aid, stepping between the two players before the situation escalated.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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According to a team press release, Utah has cut floor-stretching center Mo Bamba plus guards Pedro Bradshaw and Sean East II, just days prior to the start of Utah's season.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sure, good fences make good neighbors.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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The applicant agreed to consider placing netting above the fences to prevent balls from reaching the roadway.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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The area increased to 80% by 2018, according to state media, after numerous buildings and city walls were restored, and 135 temporary structures inside the compound were torn down.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Some critics called for more editorial discipline in the film, or found Lawrence’s onscreen spin cycle of anguish, which involves literally clawing her way up walls or flinging herself through glass doors, to be repetitive.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Barricades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barricades. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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