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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
For more than two decades, memorial tiles honoring late community members adorned the walls inside the Center’s lobby.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Frosted-glass sconces on the walls bear bas-relief nudes in classical repose.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Yet within these modest walls burns a fierce desire to learn.
—Joyeeta Banerjee, NPR, 1 Mar. 2026
For the first time, a skeleton of metal, rather than walls of masonry, formed the main supporting material for a large commercial structure.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Today, students study music, theater, dance and visual arts within its walls.
—Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Similar to the ornate bank hall, the smaller side room influenced the work, with its curved white walls and absence of visual design stimuli.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 1 Mar. 2026
From the house, however, the walls do not diminish the view.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
Mounted on decadent floral walls of rich textures, The Dean boasts Dublin’s largest collection of distinctive Irish art, showcasing more than 40 local talents, including Eoin Holland, Mark Francis, Richard Gorman, Patrick Scott, and Samuel Walsh.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
For more than two decades, memorial tiles honoring late community members adorned the walls inside the Center’s lobby.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Frosted-glass sconces on the walls bear bas-relief nudes in classical repose.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Yet within these modest walls burns a fierce desire to learn.
—Joyeeta Banerjee, NPR, 1 Mar. 2026
For the first time, a skeleton of metal, rather than walls of masonry, formed the main supporting material for a large commercial structure.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Today, students study music, theater, dance and visual arts within its walls.
—Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Similar to the ornate bank hall, the smaller side room influenced the work, with its curved white walls and absence of visual design stimuli.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 1 Mar. 2026
From the house, however, the walls do not diminish the view.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walls
Noun
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Security measures include blast-proof windows, doors that can resist forced entry, cameras, fences, and vehicle barriers.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Just having some fences is not enough.—
Lucas Finton,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Israeli military said strikes have already destroyed most of Iran's air defenses and missile launchers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Jordanian air defenses intercepted a cluster of one-way attack drones headed to Oman, Caine said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tight end Colston Loveland will also factor heavily into the passing game as Chicago surrounds Caleb Williams with young weapons on a similar career timeline.—
Carter Bahns,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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That is certainly true of Harwood Park, an urban oasis that deftly incorporates and activates the historic architecture that surrounds it, forming an appealing place for public events and play.—
Mark Lamster
Architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This helps create a barrier of warmer air that buffers the foliage against the cold.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In 2015, President Barack Obama launched the MyRA program (for My Retirement Account), but eligible workers faced barriers like the surprisingly difficult act of enrolling.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The city has tried to anticipate higher river levels in some recent projects and Public Works Project Manager Bob Scott told several dozen people gathered for the update that the next balustrade could stand about two feet higher than the earlier barriers.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
27 Feb. 2026
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These babies were shields to protect a narcotics operation.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Privacy a priority Especially popular among mobile professionals, stick-on privacy shields for smartphones, tablets and laptops can prevent someone beside you (or behind you on an airplane) from seeing your display.—
Marc Saltzman,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Cala Pregonda, Menorca Just an island over from the tourist-trodden Mallorca, Menorca feels a world away—a sentiment that rings even more true in the north of the island.—
Catherine Tansey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Both funny and deeply powerful, The Big Sick shows the reality of romance with a heartfelt love story that rings true.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This preserves the memory without requiring physical storage.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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This preserves evidence, leaving open the possibility to identify operators, intent and origin.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Walls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walls. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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