as in fences
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 barriers
Kentucky passed House Bill 90 to reduce barriers for establishing freestanding birthing centers, which have been absent in the state since the 1980s.
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Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
While the American College of Radiology now recommends annual MRI in addition to mammograms for women with dense breasts seeking supplemental screening, barriers to MRI use include lack of access, high-cost and patient intolerance, according to the authors.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Republicans responded by leaning into their ideal image as the masculine party, with appeal that cut across racial barriers.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Communication barriers seem to be at the heart of this.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Her field studies broke barriers for women and helped to broaden the world’s understanding of animal behavior and their emotions.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
And yet, most formula use would not be necessary were barriers to breastfeeding reduced.
—Ann Kellams, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Schermer discussed his work as founder and CEO of Project Healthy Minds, a non-profit that addresses the barriers to finding mental health care and offers tools to make accessing services easier.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
The robbery prompted the creation of a new program in Santa Clara County that provides funds to small businesses to install concrete barriers and technology connecting security cameras to a real-time intelligence center at the San Jose Police Department.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
While the American College of Radiology now recommends annual MRI in addition to mammograms for women with dense breasts seeking supplemental screening, barriers to MRI use include lack of access, high-cost and patient intolerance, according to the authors.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Republicans responded by leaning into their ideal image as the masculine party, with appeal that cut across racial barriers.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Communication barriers seem to be at the heart of this.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Her field studies broke barriers for women and helped to broaden the world’s understanding of animal behavior and their emotions.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
And yet, most formula use would not be necessary were barriers to breastfeeding reduced.
—Ann Kellams, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Schermer discussed his work as founder and CEO of Project Healthy Minds, a non-profit that addresses the barriers to finding mental health care and offers tools to make accessing services easier.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
The robbery prompted the creation of a new program in Santa Clara County that provides funds to small businesses to install concrete barriers and technology connecting security cameras to a real-time intelligence center at the San Jose Police Department.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barriers
Noun
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The birds nest between March and late-August, so maintaining fences during the nesting season gives the babies a better chance at survival.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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Leipold added that Guerin, with a lot of the assets the Wild have in terms of young players, prospects and draft picks, has the license to go out and swing for the fences on the trade market, whether that’s before this season’s March 6 trade deadline or next summer.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pavilion’s interior was reminiscent of a military entertainment bar, with a dim red light, two screens placed on opposite walls, and a couple of microphones standing in the middle.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Diners enjoyed autumn chicory salad and seared filet mignon in the soft glow of the lights illuminating the temple’s Aeolian sandstone walls and snapped wrist shots against the backdrop of the reflecting pool, meant to evoke the West Bank of the Nile.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Many of them moved over and around the barricades to enter the park on foot.—
Brian Todd,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This technology includes software and sensors that help the aircraft plan routes, avoid obstacles, and carry out missions independently.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Even the nutritional character of the soil could be altered because of the influx of sediment deposits and underground water contamination, throwing up other obstacles for cultivation later on.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Barriers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barriers. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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