walling

present participle of wall

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for walling
Verb
  • In quick succession, the Court began circumscribing Congress’s ability to define rights and act on its constitutional imagination.
    Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
  • This wouldn’t be the first time the Court has avoided a head-on fight with the other branches, especially after Congress makes noise about circumscribing its authority.
    Time, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The organization is seeking investors willing to accept modest returns in exchange for preserving historic buildings, supporting local businesses and maintaining the character of West Marin communities.
    Kenny Choi, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • Travelers will discover that the locals here are extremely passionate about protecting this environment and are eager to educate visitors on preserving the land and wildlife.
    Molly O'Brien, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • The Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to work closely with the FBI as investigators follow up on leads, review information, and pursue the facts surrounding this case.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.
    Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Day 8 of picketing More than 100 NYSNA nurses were back out in the brutal cold to picket for an eighth day since the strike started last week.
    Christina Fan, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The animal farm had a two-meter-high fence enclosing it, half of it underground.
    Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 22 June 2026
  • Always leave one side open and ensure ventilation when enclosing outdoor equipment.
    Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • So buffering right field in a real way takes on greater importance for a Phillies team whose window is sliding downward.
    Eno Sarris, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • Decades of research indicate that psychological flexibility plays an important role in buffering the negative effects of stress and a broad range of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety.
    Joan M. Cook, Time, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • Evereve had a store on the Plaza for 10 years before closing in late December.
    Jenna Thompson June 26, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
  • The long-time Sacramento restaurant, Pasty Shack, has reopened under new management after closing in April, almost ending its 74-year-long run.
    Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Officials advised people to try conserving as much power as possible when the service was on, use surge protectors for valuable electronics, prepare emergency kits in the event of a fire and keep their refrigerators or freezers closed.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • Jackie and Shadow became internet sensations thanks to the live webcams maintained in their nest by nonprofit organization Friends of Big Bear Valley, which is an outspoken voice for conserving eagle habitat.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
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“Walling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walling. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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