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noun

ˌpa-lə-ˈsād How to pronounce palisade (audio)
Definition of palisadenext
as in cliff
a steep wall of rock, earth, or ice the palisades that line the west bank of the Hudson River for about 15 miles

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verb

as in to picket

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Recent Examples of palisade
Noun
In an ideal world the palisades would have their own mayor and police department. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026 The palisade walls and structural support beams that hold up the fort are made to look like wood but are constructed of concrete. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025 But what are the other buildings impacted by palisades fires? — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025 The other, though crucial, faces steep palisades and deep waters, requiring more time and resources. — Kathleen Kewley, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for palisade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palisade
  1. cliff
  2. picket
  3. escarpment
  4. wall
  5. bluff
  6. preserve
  7. crag
  8. buffer
Noun
  • Dumont worked with a cast of non-professional actors, adopting a documentary-like approach to the film, shot against the cliffs and open waters of the Mediterranean.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Still, lawmakers are also aware that the pending cliff of automatic 22% cuts could come as soon as 2032, according to the latest report from the Social Security Board of Trustees.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of cliff
Verb
  • In 2023, workers accused the company of disrupting union activities, including implying workers could be dismissed for participating in a union protest and locking emergency exits on the day workers planned to picket outside.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • However, union members are prepared to continue picketing outside the refinery.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Definition of picket
Noun
  • The researchers say the ancient escarpment may have influenced river systems, sediment transport and the flooding of continental interiors long before the rapid diversification of complex life during the Cambrian explosion.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Built around a towering sandstone escarpment that rises through the centre of the property, surrounded by a deliciously cold pool, the architecture was conceived in careful negotiation with the landscape.
    — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Definition of escarpment
Verb
  • Early on, Netflix would four-wall their titles with some theaters, which was a reliable revenue stream for struggling mom-and-pops.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Nessel was not involved in the criminal cases, deciding instead to focus on settling lawsuits against the state and wall herself off from the criminal investigation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of wall
Noun
  • Does that render all that talk about moving to Tennessee and Texas as a massive bluff by Ellison’s team?
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Buffalo Rock State Park While the bluffs and river provide a similar backdrop as Starved Rock, Buffalo Rock State Park offers unique experiences.
    — Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of bluff
Verb
  • As part of their mission, the groups are also committed to preserving quartet singing as well as being part of a chorus.
    — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • To be sure, preserving room for joy can become harmful when treats interfere with other goals, produce debt, or leave behind regret and greater anxiety, Bryan-Podvin said.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of preserve
Noun
  • Here, outdoor enthusiasts can experience the raging Potomac River and the rocky crags of Great Falls.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
  • But, typical of Hockney portraiture, the resulting drawings magnificently captured every crag in Auden’s impossibly craggy face.
    — Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Definition of crag
Verb
  • But Orange, with its booming home sales and constant new construction, was buffered for years from shrinking student counts felt in other parts of the country.
    — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Legacy volume drops are heavily buffered by baseline take-or-pay cash guarantees.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of buffer

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“Palisade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palisade. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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