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
The lowest-barrier entry point for renters and first-time buyers.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
As Brazil scored its first goal, fans in line groaned and cheered from beyond the barrier.
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Delia Sauer,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Our legislature should work on reducing these barriers during its next session.
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Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum is infused with five unique signal peptides, which encourage skin to produce more ceramides, thus supporting a healthy skin barrier.
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Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for barrier
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
As Brazil scored its first goal, fans in line groaned and cheered from beyond the barrier.
—
Delia Sauer,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Our legislature should work on reducing these barriers during its next session.
—
Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum is infused with five unique signal peptides, which encourage skin to produce more ceramides, thus supporting a healthy skin barrier.
—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for barrier
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrier
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Originally more than 22,965 feet long, the ancient walls wind over the hillsides, offering stunning views of the Dalmatian countryside and the 4,000-year-old salt pans below.
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On the walls, black-and-white printouts of newspaper articles, magazines and book pages looked like they were plucked from a Pinterest board on scrapbooking.
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The first batter Barnes faced, Jonah Heim, deposited a 444-foot home run on the roof of the Dodgers’ clubhouse beyond the center-field fence.
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According to Frank Lands, deputy director of operations for the park service, roughly 70 fence post tops were also thrown into the pool.
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Police and volunteers were everywhere, as were cones and barricades.
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Last year, the NPS fenced off the fountain, but after community opposition, the barricades were taken down.
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But even Johnson is not immune to the bruising consequences of dealing with a president who critics say treats Congress as an obstacle, instead of an equal — frequently flexing his power through executive orders.
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Crews can drive directly into rivers or lakes without installing additional equipment, allowing the vehicle to continue moving even when water obstacles stand in the way.
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“Barrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrier. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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