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as in fences
a physical object that blocks the way
an ancient wall that was built to block the invading barbarians
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as in defenses
means or method of defending
investigators faced a wall of silence from the members of the police department
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Recent Examples of walls
Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
On Floors, Walls, and Ceiling Famed interior designer Emily Henderson went all-in on warm oak for her brother’s home project, cladding the floors, walls, and ceiling a gorgeous oak wood plank.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
So does the Morales house itself, which is the kind of minimalist glass masterpiece that makes everyone inside of it look even more transparent than the walls; the kind of place that could make any family seem like a horror film waiting to happen.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Sliding glass walls spill out to a decked balcony with views sweeping over the Cahuenga Pass.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
What fantastic fantasies will lure risk-seeking treasure hunters to breach the massive walls of iron thorns surrounding mysterious radioactive caverns buried deep in the deserts?
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Art wasn’t just confined to the walls of my room; installations filled the hallways, staircases, and gathering spaces, from sculptures to photography to mixed media works.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
In 1948, when Harry Truman was president, the entire Executive Mansion was gutted down to its exterior walls, part of a renovation project amid fears that the structure was falling in on itself.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Residents in part of Poza Rica found their homes’ walls streaked with oil after waters from the Cazones River receded, though no spill was confirmed there.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Walking deeper into a smelly cave along the Albania-Greece border, cavers shined their flashlights along the rock walls and illuminated a massive spider colony.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
On Floors, Walls, and Ceiling Famed interior designer Emily Henderson went all-in on warm oak for her brother’s home project, cladding the floors, walls, and ceiling a gorgeous oak wood plank.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
So does the Morales house itself, which is the kind of minimalist glass masterpiece that makes everyone inside of it look even more transparent than the walls; the kind of place that could make any family seem like a horror film waiting to happen.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Sliding glass walls spill out to a decked balcony with views sweeping over the Cahuenga Pass.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
What fantastic fantasies will lure risk-seeking treasure hunters to breach the massive walls of iron thorns surrounding mysterious radioactive caverns buried deep in the deserts?
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Art wasn’t just confined to the walls of my room; installations filled the hallways, staircases, and gathering spaces, from sculptures to photography to mixed media works.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
In 1948, when Harry Truman was president, the entire Executive Mansion was gutted down to its exterior walls, part of a renovation project amid fears that the structure was falling in on itself.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Residents in part of Poza Rica found their homes’ walls streaked with oil after waters from the Cazones River receded, though no spill was confirmed there.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walls
Noun
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The $55 million project is an elevated road with one lane in each direction, with walls and fences on each side to minimize the security risk to Port Everglades, which requires security screening to access.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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No fences separate the various properties, which are dotted with paths and parks that feature 100 mature trees that were either retained or relocated on the site.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Iran — much like Venezuela — has air defenses against drones.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Your immune system also uses sleep to recharge its defenses.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This is the second part of a series exploring electric bicycles, their local impact and the ongoing controversy that surrounds them.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The report released this week surrounds a state antisemitism complaint filed by Oakland’s Law Office of Marleen Sacks.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The result is more and more tariffs, higher and higher trade barriers, and less and less competition.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Trump signed the pardon Wednesday, which forgave Zhao’s conviction and could ease barriers to any future role at the company, though legal and compliance restrictions remain.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The tree’s hardwood is excellent for fuel, boomerangs, clubs, and shields.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Just three days in and these XL-sized shields are thick as thieves, which doesn’t seem threatening to anyone whose name isn’t Annie.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There is something about your wife’s observation that rings true.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The stylish scion of a garment-industry family, Schier fell in love at first sight with the lobby, a double-height great room with a romantic balcony that rings the second level and a coffered Moorish ceiling.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This historic town is also close to Serra d’Irta National Park, which preserves a coastal mountain range of the same name.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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The firm’s post-weave colorization system preserves the authentic look, feel, and durability of conventional denim while drastically reducing environmental impact.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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No leaves on the trees, few birds in the sky; the spacious vistas interdicted in all directions by armed men in black uniforms—police at the perimeter barricades, police on motorcycles, police drifting overhead in helicopters.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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With major construction work coming to a close, barricades and traffic cones will be going away.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Walls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walls. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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