as in wall
a physical object that blocks the way
there was a big barrier plastered with signs saying "Keep Out" around the trash compactor
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Recent Examples of barrier
Despite the risks, the young artist followed his impulse to break barriers, guided also by another fundamental reference.
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Billboard Brasil, Billboard, 26 June 2025
Schoen proposed refinements to the program for working women that would center on workshops on overcoming barriers.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
Studies indicate that safety and accessibility are the most common barriers for people with disabilities looking to engage with nature.
—Anne Ferguson, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
IndyCar safety officials immediately jumped over the barrier that separated the track from pit road to check on him.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for barrier
Billboard Brasil, Billboard, 26 June 2025
Schoen proposed refinements to the program for working women that would center on workshops on overcoming barriers.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
Studies indicate that safety and accessibility are the most common barriers for people with disabilities looking to engage with nature.
—Anne Ferguson, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
IndyCar safety officials immediately jumped over the barrier that separated the track from pit road to check on him.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for barrier
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrier
Noun
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Human smugglers, often linked to drug cartels, have used tunnels, ladders and power tools to cross walls.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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From damp, moldy walls and persistent leaks to having no running water or electricity, the challenges have been significant—but so have the milestones.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Plant it in full sun and near a natural wind barrier, such as a fence, building, or larger plantings, to keep the plants from bending over.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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The quiet horror is that even 20 years later, the fence has not disappeared.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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After emotions had eased, police could be seen forming a human barricade on the sand to move the large group.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Listen to this article The path back to the pinnacle was littered with obstacles.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
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But there’s a major obstacle: municipalities, not the national government, are responsible for managing stray animals.—
Lisa Klaassen,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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“Barrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrier. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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