WALLED Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

walled

verb

past tense of wall

as in surrounded

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as in preserved

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Verb

Silly, witty, and sociable, the duo moved to Durham Cottage in London, where there were happy days surrounded by everyone from John Gielgud to Graham Greene, Orson Welles, John and Mary Mills, Noël Coward, and William Wyler.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
Her work surrounded them, and her studio, the grandest space in the house, stood open just beyond the living room.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of surrounded

Verb

Their pristine state has preserved a chemical record largely untouched by melting or extreme heat.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
In the fall, some of the chestnuts are turned into marrons glacé to be sold directly at the counter, while others are left in the cooking syrup and preserved so they can be sold in the following spring and summer.

— Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of preserved

Verb

But as an American of Chinese heritage, her travel was circumscribed by the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882-1943).

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
In the course of the film, Hargitay reevaluates her mom, forming a fuller picture of how Mansfield’s career choices were circumscribed by the egregious sexism of the 1950s and ‘60s.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of circumscribed

Verb

Thanks to the coffered and baffled wood ceilings, noise levels are buffered and kept to a pleasant rumble.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
CFOs and operators should recognize that redemption pressure from 401(k) vehicles is structurally buffered at the fund level and is unlikely to translate into direct liquidity demands at the PortCo level.

— Nate Heeren, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of buffered

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Samson says the wings, tail and propeller are now fully enclosed inside the vehicle during driving mode.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Each ticket includes a seat in a heated, enclosed train car, along with a welcome toast, live music, astronomer insights, and access to the open-air stargazing car.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of enclosed

Verb

Rome’s cultural superintendent, Claudio Parisi Presicce, said the grandeur of the port city as depicted in the fresco, with buildings, a theater and temple, public piazzas and towers, was particularly well conserved.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
In Freeport, Allen has built the Bahamas Maritime Museum, where relics are cataloged, conserved, and displayed, creating local jobs and drawing tourists.

— Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of conserved

Verb

The Coyote, known since its inception to be a temporary venture, closed in September after 14 years.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2026
Highway 71 closed in Kansas City The road is closed between exit 3B and I-635 South in Kansas City.

— Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of closed in

Verb

Ironically, the city’s position in a beautiful valley—encircled by the ridges of the Cumberland Plateau, at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains—also led to some persistent environmental issues.

— Daliah Singer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
The soccer ball, muddy from outside, is encircled in one arm.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

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