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
Don Felder, a second cousin who now helps manage Gibson’s estate and legacy, grew up hearing her tell stories breaking the barriers in tennis and then in golf.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The Speak No Evil star is bringing his directorial debut California Schemin’ to the Toronto Film Festival for a world premiere, and his hip hop hoax movie reveals why Scots speaking with a different accent from the English face key barriers to success down south.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition, with Kennedy's previous unilateral change to the CDC's immunization schedule—which dropped the COVID-19 vaccine recommendation during pregnancy—pregnant people could still face barriers to getting the vaccine in the 19 states that link pharmacist authorization to ACIP recommendations.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
But the meeting soon became a critical venue for surfacing and solving problems and, where possible, removing barriers.
—Nelson P. Repenning, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
The research finds that widening skills gaps are becoming barriers to growth, compounded by outdated approaches to talent development.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Communication will break many barriers down.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The goals of the program are to reduce barriers to entry in the industry, foster professional development and equip students with leadership development skills.
—Staff Reports, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Protestors near the finish line were moving the barriers that protect riders in the finishing straight and organizers feared for their safety.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The Speak No Evil star is bringing his directorial debut California Schemin’ to the Toronto Film Festival for a world premiere, and his hip hop hoax movie reveals why Scots speaking with a different accent from the English face key barriers to success down south.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition, with Kennedy's previous unilateral change to the CDC's immunization schedule—which dropped the COVID-19 vaccine recommendation during pregnancy—pregnant people could still face barriers to getting the vaccine in the 19 states that link pharmacist authorization to ACIP recommendations.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
But the meeting soon became a critical venue for surfacing and solving problems and, where possible, removing barriers.
—Nelson P. Repenning, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
The research finds that widening skills gaps are becoming barriers to growth, compounded by outdated approaches to talent development.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Communication will break many barriers down.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The goals of the program are to reduce barriers to entry in the industry, foster professional development and equip students with leadership development skills.
—Staff Reports, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Protestors near the finish line were moving the barriers that protect riders in the finishing straight and organizers feared for their safety.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barriers
Noun
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Barriers have been set up even further, while some fences for traffic were painted in rainbow colors to make the controls feel more festive.—
Eunice Yoon,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Imagine rolling through the coolest zoo ever if zoos had no fences.—
The Editors,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, hospitals face growing pressure to reduce readmissions and manage outcomes beyond their walls.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Barriers like highways, fencing, border walls and other development projects threaten to leave roaming species without the option to expand, ultimately leading to localized extinction.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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Slamming through barricades and brush, the car picks up realistic damage effects, with its rear bumper and license plate dangling in tow.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To strengthen an organization’s risk management, executives and boards must first identify cultural obstacles, according to the report.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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This missile allows tank crews to hit targets that are hidden behind buildings, trees, or other obstacles without exposing themselves to enemy fire.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Barriers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barriers. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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