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
By targeting breeding grounds and establishing protective barriers, Hawx helps families reclaim their outdoor spaces.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
American Indian and Alaska Native elders face significant systemic barriers to accessing health and social support and have a lower life expectancy than all other populations in the United States.
—Holly J. McDede, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Young adults face unprecedented barriers to traditional markers of stability.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Their skin barriers are a lot more sensitive and thinner.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Making Dental Care More Accessible To address these barriers, community organizations and local providers are testing new approaches.
—Sixteen Ramos, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Stigma and barriers persist Thirty minutes away from Hillsboro, however, Reedsburg’s zoning ordinances prohibit mobile and manufactured homes outside of mobile home parks, where homeowners pay a monthly fee to rent a lot.
—Addie Costello, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Ayiku adds that this approach reduces transportation barriers, preserves dignity, and guarantees accessibility for all applicants.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
At-large Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera commended Patterson for breaking barriers in conjunction with delivering results.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
American Indian and Alaska Native elders face significant systemic barriers to accessing health and social support and have a lower life expectancy than all other populations in the United States.
—Holly J. McDede, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Young adults face unprecedented barriers to traditional markers of stability.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Their skin barriers are a lot more sensitive and thinner.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Making Dental Care More Accessible To address these barriers, community organizations and local providers are testing new approaches.
—Sixteen Ramos, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Stigma and barriers persist Thirty minutes away from Hillsboro, however, Reedsburg’s zoning ordinances prohibit mobile and manufactured homes outside of mobile home parks, where homeowners pay a monthly fee to rent a lot.
—Addie Costello, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Ayiku adds that this approach reduces transportation barriers, preserves dignity, and guarantees accessibility for all applicants.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
At-large Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera commended Patterson for breaking barriers in conjunction with delivering results.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barriers
Noun
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Sure, good fences make good neighbors.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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The applicant agreed to consider placing netting above the fences to prevent balls from reaching the roadway.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The area increased to 80% by 2018, according to state media, after numerous buildings and city walls were restored, and 135 temporary structures inside the compound were torn down.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Some critics called for more editorial discipline in the film, or found Lawrence’s onscreen spin cycle of anguish, which involves literally clawing her way up walls or flinging herself through glass doors, to be repetitive.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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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
Noun
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Desert plants replace mountain vegetation and offer new obstacles.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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When entering new environments, guide them carefully to highlight potential obstacles.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Barriers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barriers. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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