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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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as in surrounds
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as in buffers
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Recent Examples of walls
Pat Harvey, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Using a speaker outside the stall results in reverb and echoing as the music bounces around the bathroom walls, making the sound muddy and unpleasant.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Add Hooks or Hanging Racks Hooks or a hanging hat rack can be added inside your closet on the walls, on the door, or even outside the closet on the wall.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
According to an inspection report of 361 Merton Road, the electrical wiring and much of the plumbing was stolen, several units sustained fire damage, the stairs weren’t secure, and paint and plaster were coming off the walls throughout the building.
—Aaron Mondry, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 2026
With walls full of wooden toys and tables overflowing with crafts, from making Greek theatre dioramas to dream catchers, little hands are kept well away from screens here.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
The area increased to 80% by 2018, according to state media, after numerous buildings and city walls were restored, and 135 temporary structures inside the compound were torn down.
—Fred He, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
As the electrons pushed outward toward the tube walls, the plasma shaped itself like a concave lens.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Damaged walls may not be able to support the building's weight.
—Pat Harvey, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Using a speaker outside the stall results in reverb and echoing as the music bounces around the bathroom walls, making the sound muddy and unpleasant.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Add Hooks or Hanging Racks Hooks or a hanging hat rack can be added inside your closet on the walls, on the door, or even outside the closet on the wall.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
According to an inspection report of 361 Merton Road, the electrical wiring and much of the plumbing was stolen, several units sustained fire damage, the stairs weren’t secure, and paint and plaster were coming off the walls throughout the building.
—Aaron Mondry, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 2026
With walls full of wooden toys and tables overflowing with crafts, from making Greek theatre dioramas to dream catchers, little hands are kept well away from screens here.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
The area increased to 80% by 2018, according to state media, after numerous buildings and city walls were restored, and 135 temporary structures inside the compound were torn down.
—Fred He, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
As the electrons pushed outward toward the tube walls, the plasma shaped itself like a concave lens.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walls
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Bring pets inside, and if time allows, make sure fences are secure to prevent pets from escaping or running away.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Oklahoman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Creating barriers with plants, lattices, and fences can shield your unit from debris without interfering with its operation or putting it at risk of damage.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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The militarization of space, expanded anti-missile defenses and the potential risks of AI could create additional instability.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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Long a dual-threat, Hurts' 421 yards rushing were his lowest total since his 2020 rookie season and opposing defenses seemed to have solved the tush push.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Yet, their followings are distinct from the quasi-religious fervor thar surrounds Khan.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Last year, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame chairman John Sykes cracked open the door to dispel a bit of mystique that surrounds his nominating committee.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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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
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Authorities installed concrete barriers outside the federal building following protests.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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These kinetic barriers restrict rate capability and dramatically reduce usable capacity under fast-charging or cold-climate conditions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Putting the murder shortlist in one person’s hands, rather than letting the shields do the work of specifying who can be killed off, is a major change that gives the Secret Traitor a ton of power without a ton of explanation for their thinking.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2026
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Inspectors observed dead roaches in the light shields.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Jan. 2026
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The patient thriller finds Agnes lonely in her seedy motel, with a phone that often rings, though the person on the other end of the line never speaks.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The sound of a third gunshot then rings out.—
Chris Looft,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The lower temperature preserves fresh tomato flavor and natural color, yielding a paste that is brighter red, looser in texture, and cleaner-tasting.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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And the January 6th Oral History Project Act preserves firsthand accounts so the truth of that day can never be erased or rewritten.—
Norma Torres,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Walls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walls. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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