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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
Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, OpenAI and its rivals have also become more aggressive in their efforts to keep individual users walled into their chatbots, where the companies can accrue valuable data and charge subscription fees.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
This initiative would not be a physical wall, but instead a layered network of detection and interception systems, building on individual EU members’ anti-drone capabilities.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The first two shows of this season have been wall to wall.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, OpenAI and its rivals have also become more aggressive in their efforts to keep individual users walled into their chatbots, where the companies can accrue valuable data and charge subscription fees.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
The original primary bedroom in the old part of the home is cozy and traditional with sage green walls and a fireplace, while the new primary bedroom in the modern side hews toward neutral tones with extensive closets and wood floors.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
This initiative would not be a physical wall, but instead a layered network of detection and interception systems, building on individual EU members’ anti-drone capabilities.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wall
Noun
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Younger testers appreciated the creative putt-and-play system, from bouncing the marble off rocks to spiraling it into fences and bridges.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Forest Lodge is currently being renovated according to William and Kate’s specifications, with new shrubs being planted around the house and a metal fence with black mesh privacy screens being placed around the front to ensure privacy.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 Oct. 2025
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Essential services like defense and law enforcement would continue throughout a shutdown, as would mandatory spending programs like Social Security and Medicare, BAI added.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Though Brock Purdy threw over 300 yards in his return from injury, the Jaguars' defense caused five turnovers, including a strip sack that sealed the game in the fourth quarter.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Union officials said workers would picket both work sites around the clock.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
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The union has vowed to strike and picket the two local facilities until better terms are on the table.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The proposal of a drone wall, which is particularly supported by Baltic and Eastern European states, is intended as both a deterrence and defensive barrier, as well as a way to pool resources to bolster Europe’s collective defense.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Prospective vehicle buyers consistently rate a lack of charging infrastructure as a key barrier to entry for EV adoption.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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After leaving the bar, Routt tried to get rid of the gun and ammunition at a gas station, which detectives later found in a nearby dumpster, the complaint said.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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For indoor storage, guns should be kept unloaded and locked in appropriate safes or lockboxes for handguns, with ammunition in a separate safe, the AAP recommends.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Another snap shows them fast asleep in bed, and the final image captures a young boy lying in front of the altar, surrounded by floral arrangements.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
28 Sep. 2025
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After discussing the circumstances surrounding the making of this particular season finale on a previous episode, Charmed stars Brian Krause and Drew Fuller recapped the episode on their podcast The House of Halliwell.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The installation recalls a barricade, a prison yard, a drive-in, and a construction site, all in one immersive and unsettling package.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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That loss shaped his humor, which became both a gift and a shield.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Again, a poor run of form would change that feeling, but Flick and his team have been the bulletproof shield for Laporta and the club, and if results were to change, so too would the experience at the top.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wall. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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