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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Authorities installed concrete barriers outside the federal building following protests.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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These kinetic barriers restrict rate capability and dramatically reduce usable capacity under fast-charging or cold-climate conditions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Starting guards Boogie Fland and Xaivian Lee ended the first half 0-of-7 shooting and Florida leading just 41-40, with 26 points by Haugh and Condon on 11-of-14 shooting.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Greenland also guards part of the GIUK Gap, named for the initials of Greenland, Iceland and the United Kingdom, where NATO monitors Russian naval movements in the North Atlantic.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bring pets inside, and if time allows, make sure fences are secure to prevent pets from escaping or running away.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Oklahoman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Creating barriers with plants, lattices, and fences can shield your unit from debris without interfering with its operation or putting it at risk of damage.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Damaged walls may not be able to support the building's weight.—
Pat Harvey,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Using a speaker outside the stall results in reverb and echoing as the music bounces around the bathroom walls, making the sound muddy and unpleasant.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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