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Recent Examples of palisade
Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2023
Peck passed an area racked and rearranged last fall by the Merbok storm, evidence of the disfigurement still evident in the clusters of mangled fish camps and spiky bundles of driftwood poking through the snow cover like palisades or anti-tank obstacles in no-man’s land.
—Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Mar. 2023
As Steven Morris writes for the Guardian, the Mount Pleasant complex originally consisted of a timber-and-stone monument; a henge, or circular enclosure surrounded by a ditch; and a palisade, or fence made out of enormous felled trees.
—Nora McGreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Nov. 2020
The homes, the stilts and the palisade burned and quickly collapsed into the river.
—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2019
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Verb
The discovery of palisades suggests the settlement was fortified with thousands of spiked planks used as defensive barricades, but archaeologists are unsure why it was needed by villagers.
—Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2023
Peck passed an area racked and rearranged last fall by the Merbok storm, evidence of the disfigurement still evident in the clusters of mangled fish camps and spiky bundles of driftwood poking through the snow cover like palisades or anti-tank obstacles in no-man’s land.
—Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Mar. 2023
As Steven Morris writes for the Guardian, the Mount Pleasant complex originally consisted of a timber-and-stone monument; a henge, or circular enclosure surrounded by a ditch; and a palisade, or fence made out of enormous felled trees.
—Nora McGreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Nov. 2020
The homes, the stilts and the palisade burned and quickly collapsed into the river.
—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palisade
Noun
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While every season is different depending on the location, some of the past challenges have included walking across a tightrope over a cliff, rescuing themselves from a sinking car and invading a crate filled with poisonous gases and chemicals.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Montezuma Castle Just a few minutes off busy Interstate 17 near Camp Verde, a 20-room cliff dwelling is nestled high in an alcove overlooking Beaver Creek.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Three days after the contract expired, more than 100 members of the UFCW picketed at the Stater Bros. store in Costa Mesa where courtesy clerks were laid off, urging the company to rehire them at other stores with job openings.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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Workers picket outside the Boeing Defense, Space & Security facility in Berkeley, Missouri, US, on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mara pairs epic views from its location on an escarpment with a strong conservation ethos and deep community ties.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
4 Aug. 2025
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The escarpment is a line of cliffs and steep hills created by a geologic fault, Sharif said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Verb
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What are the pool fence laws in Arizona? Arizona law calls for 5-foot fencing, walling or another barrier at least 20 inches from the water's edge for homes where there are children under 6 years of age living.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Designers are seeing these rich hues used on everything from plush ottomans to wall art to tile.—
Kendall Bettle,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Access to its sandstone crags is impacted by seasonal water levels: In summer, climbers often reach the cliffs by boat and ascend right from the water; in winter, the lake gets drained.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Climbers also need to allow up to an hour for walking to the crag.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Chrysler Falcon is part of the Bortz Auto Collection of concept cars preserved by enthusiast Joe Bortz.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Wear sturdy shoes and bring a light jacket — the bluff can be breezy — and plan about an hour to meander the route at a relaxed pace.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Media coalitions' cases challenging similar police buffer laws in Louisiana and Tennessee remain pending.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
6 Aug. 2025
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By improving accuracy in demand planning and reducing overpayments in customs processes, firms can buffer against unpredictable tariff costs.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Palisade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palisade. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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