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
Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Free accessible seating will be marked using a banner and will be located outside of the barricades.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The boys are back in town, and two of the three or four biggest guys in the recording business, Bruno Mars and Harry Styles, are coincidentally releasing albums on back-to-back weekends, as if teaming up to storm the barricades mostly held in recent years by pop’s girl bosses.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Authorities said barricades and public service vehicles would be moved into the area and asked media to make room and remain on the northwest side of the barricades, across from the house.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Dozens of investigators arrive at the presidential residence in Seoul in an attempt to detain Yoon, but are blocked by presidential security forces and vehicle barricades.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
But the two candidates most likely to lead Bangladesh into a post-Hasina future are a far cry from those who risked everything on the barricades and in the streets to topple her.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Signs, cones, and barricades will be in place to help direct you to this exit and toward the finish line.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Free accessible seating will be marked using a banner and will be located outside of the barricades.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The boys are back in town, and two of the three or four biggest guys in the recording business, Bruno Mars and Harry Styles, are coincidentally releasing albums on back-to-back weekends, as if teaming up to storm the barricades mostly held in recent years by pop’s girl bosses.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Authorities said barricades and public service vehicles would be moved into the area and asked media to make room and remain on the northwest side of the barricades, across from the house.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Dozens of investigators arrive at the presidential residence in Seoul in an attempt to detain Yoon, but are blocked by presidential security forces and vehicle barricades.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
But the two candidates most likely to lead Bangladesh into a post-Hasina future are a far cry from those who risked everything on the barricades and in the streets to topple her.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barricades
Noun
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That definition came to encompass places like neighborhood coffee shops, libraries, bars and more, where people from different backgrounds came together in an informal setting with relatively low barriers to access.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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Part of that surplus went toward the creation of the LA84 Foundation, which promotes youth sports by removing barriers and aiming to give all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background or ability, opportunities to participate in sports.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Swain runs the offense, guards every position and is the one player who cannot afford to have a bad night at the office, lest the Horns will get blown out in most instances.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Miami guards Gal Raviv and Amarachi Kimpson each scored 20.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pool fences and covers Pool fences and secure covers create a critical barrier around the water, helping prevent unsupervised access and giving parents an extra layer of protection when the pool isn’t in use.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Dense hedges and fences can intercept weed seeds and keep them from entering your yard.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Regular agreements become supportive containers rather than constrictive walls.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Train it above doorways and windows and against walls.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Barricades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barricades. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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