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as in circumscribed
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as in preserved
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walled
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The Eagles preserved a 24-20 lead.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Loftis, formerly of Duke, had several nice throws, but ended both last-ditch marches with interceptions, as UNC’s defense preserved its no-touchdown night.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Fire containment Understanding what 12% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Sensitive radio telescopes are therefore usually surrounded by radio-quiet zones where no broadcasting or wireless communication devices are allowed.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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This enclosed back segment of the property could work for raising chickens and other small farm animals —away from the main house.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The state agency tried to rescind that permission in 2021, stating that the screen house was not enclosed and locked, with no floors, walls, or roof, was susceptible to infiltration by insects and animals, and was being used for high THC plants.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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One of his sons managed the hotel, which closed in 2007.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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As paving work continues, parts of I-894, I-43 and I-41 will be fully closed in one direction during two September weekends, then closed in the other direction during the following two October weekends.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Emory’s shuttles have been running on biodiesel fuel since 2006, and the campus has conserved fuel energy by recycling old cooking oil used in the dining halls.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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These are sugar molecules that are structurally conserved across unrelated viral families and have until now remained an untapped target for antiviral drug development.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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As of Sunday evening, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Its grounds stretch all the way down to the seafront, framed by umbrella pines and swaying palms—while two circular pools shimmer beneath the sun, encircled by Bali beds.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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At the corner of Central Avenue and Reserve Street stands a pale yellow basin ringed with silver taps.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Scratch Brewing Ava, Illinois Shaded by woods on all sides, Scratch’s patio is ringed by a retaining wall of river stone scooped from the creek behind the patio.—
Kate Bernot,
Outside,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Walled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walled. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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