stone wall

noun

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as in brick wall

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Recent Examples of stone wall Dear Margo’s setting, with its stone wall and earthy tones mixed with brass accents, makes for an ambiance that’s casual but hip. — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Nothing creates privacy quite like a stone wall. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026 There are even greens surrounded by old stone walls – now that’s an approach shot. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026 In 2017, his friend and compatriot Alan Bonner was killed during a qualifying lap on the track’s infamously fast mountain section, which is lined with stone walls, telegraph poles and steep drops. — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stone wall
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  1. brick wall
  2. barrier
  3. blockade
  4. blockage
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  • Between the brick wall, gusty winds and unpredictable weather, Wrigley Field is a particularly difficult place to play center field.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Much like Arm, Corning is tied to AI and had a massive run higher that ran into a brick wall.
    — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of brick wall
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  • Rice lipids and jojoba oil seal in moisture and replenish the skin barrier, while 2% ectoin soothes redness and protects against water loss.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund was created to support semiconductor research and development investments, reduce barriers to innovation, and address growing global competition in the semiconductor industry.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of barrier
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  • The broadcast also reported that Castro’s grandson had participated earlier this year in talks with the United States, which has imposed an oil and financial blockade on the island nation since January.
    — Andrea Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • For now, the naval blockade has proved to be a potent economic weapon, and Iranian officials have admitted that conditions are dire and suggested time is running out.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of blockade
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  • Missouri is asking the Supreme Court to overturn the state Supreme Court’s blockage of a new congressional map ahead of the November general election.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Faux greenery eliminates plant-toxin concerns, but loose pieces can still become choking hazards or cause an intestinal blockage if swallowed.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of blockage

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“Stone wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone%20wall. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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