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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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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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as in to picket
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Recent Examples of wall
Holly Yan, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
The impressive figure seems to emerge from the wall of the conference room at Montresor Wine Shop.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Lela London, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Viewers are not so much invited into the drama, however, as they are walled out of it.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In a matter of minutes, 10 inmates maneuvered past a metal toilet, squeezed through a small hole carved in the wall and fled into the darkness.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
The impressive figure seems to emerge from the wall of the conference room at Montresor Wine Shop.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Verb
To imagine that American can ‘win’ by shouting over it, taxing it into silence, or walling it off with tariffs is not only wrong, but economically suicidal.
—Lela London, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Viewers are not so much invited into the drama, however, as they are walled out of it.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wall
Noun
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The ball ended up clearing the fence at Sutter Health Park as Yankee center fielder Trent Grisham ran out of room and his back hit the wall.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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His wood back fence was gone, but his dog and house were fine.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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Progress on the bill stalled after ultraconservative members of the House Freedom Caucus demanded further changes, including tax cuts, sweeping changes to Medicaid and food benefits, border security, defense funding and more.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Hartford Courant Krav Maga is a self defense system based on that developed by the Israeli military.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
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Protestors picketed outside Target headquarters in Minneapolis and other Black leaders such as Rev. Al Sharpton supported boycott efforts.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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That year, women picketed to demand clean drinking water for their families.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
11 May 2025
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Some cities, such as San Francisco, are already taking this approach with the construction of flood barriers.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Leo's ascension to the top of the Catholic Church was a surprise, Jameson said, because being a U.S. citizen was long considered a barrier to the papacy.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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In a search of Ross’ home, Evanston police found ammunition, but no firearms.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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They were used for ammunition storage during World War II, but no longer held munitions or hazardous materials, said Fire Chief Tim Boehlke.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
12 May 2025
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The Unconscious Impact On Business The study also emphasizes the unconscious biases surrounding accents.—
Michael Shooster,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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This is largely because of the general resentment surrounding Paul, not because of his heelish actions inside the ring, but because of his controversial actions outside of it.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Hundreds of fans had gathered outside the Miami team hotel behind police barricades on Monday night, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Argentine icon.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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In cross examination, Jackson asked about how the scene was not protected by either barricade or police presence.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
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Irina Shayk From her shield shades and dad shoes combo to her roster of red carpet dresses, Shayk is owning Cannes—even without a film to promote.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
16 May 2025
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With the shield, the second primary mechanic comes into play: parrying.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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“Wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wall. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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