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noun

ˈwȯl How to pronounce wall (audio)
Definition of wallnext
1
as in fence
a physical object that blocks the way an ancient wall that was built to block the invading barbarians

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2
as in defense
means or method of defending investigators faced a wall of silence from the members of the police department

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wall

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verb

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as in to fence (in)

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as in to picket

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Recent Examples of wall
Noun
The mostly open layout and walls of glass keep the focus on the views, while the oversized terraces extend the living space outside. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026 Manchester City’s back-to-the-walls defensive display in their 1-0 victory in the Manchester derby on Sunday presented the former, while Manchester United’s inability to create chances against 10 men embodied the latter. — Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
The interiors are timbered wall to wall, from chunky Lincoln Log-style beams to vertical beams cut with their natural edges left intact. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 This applies not only to wall paint choices but also to pieces that take up lots of visual space, like furniture and bedding. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wall
  1. fence
  2. defense
  3. surround
  4. picket
  5. barrier
  6. ammunition
  7. circle
  8. war
Noun
  • Christians and Muslims, Spanish and Moroccan residents and day workers all live there in relative harmony behind a border fence that many migrants from across Africa attempt to cross or swim around for a better life in Europe.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The tree split, and part of it fell over a fence and onto five vehicles parked nearby.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of fence
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  • Resilience comes from an organization’s ability to recognize when defenses have failed, understand the consequences and act before a security event becomes a business crisis.
    — Shane Buckley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Rutte pledged to increase support for Ukraine and bolster the 32-nation alliance's own defenses along its long eastern border with Russia.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of defense
Verb
  • Integrated photonics could reduce the number of separate components surrounding the processor.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The talks surrounding Sunday alcohol sales recently arose during a citizens forum at a recent meeting, said City Administrator Jeff Dingman.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of surround
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
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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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  • And Caxon’s resignation is being used as a catch-all piece of ammunition for anyone who has anything against AI.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But police discovered the handgun and 12 rounds of ammunition hidden under the driver's seat.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of ammunition
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  • An exclusive excerpt published by Decibel centers on Cave In and the period surrounding the band’s breakthrough Jupiter, when major labels began circling.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026
  • For the Connington family, it has been circled for much longer.
    — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of circle
Verb
  • Congress is moving to put more pressure on Sudan’s warring factions, as the three-year war perpetuates one of the globe’s worst humanitarian crises.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
  • Season 3 continues the bloody battle between the warring factions of the House of Targaryen for control of the Iron Throne.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026
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“Wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wall. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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