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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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Recent Examples of walls
Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The interior of the home is finished in tongue-and-groove pine on the walls and ceiling, while the flooring is hardwood.
—Adam Williams
april 19, New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
And yet many of the walls on the first floor remain white.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
On Saturday, hundreds of volunteers are expected to help paint walls and plant trees and greenery in the center median where the encampment once stood.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Most of the floor is gone, as are the walls and roof.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
This ornamental thyme can be used to fill in the sandy spaces between stepping stones or crevices in rock walls.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
This garden is the perfect example of how to combine rocks of varying sizes via paths and garden walls.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
This created a conglomeration of steep cliffs, ledges, and stair-step walls— many plunging over 1,400 feet from rim to creek.
—Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
The way the Met has chosen to deal with this is to toss the Vatican frescoes onto all four walls of a side room via projector.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The interior of the home is finished in tongue-and-groove pine on the walls and ceiling, while the flooring is hardwood.
—Adam Williams
april 19, New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
And yet many of the walls on the first floor remain white.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
On Saturday, hundreds of volunteers are expected to help paint walls and plant trees and greenery in the center median where the encampment once stood.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Most of the floor is gone, as are the walls and roof.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
This ornamental thyme can be used to fill in the sandy spaces between stepping stones or crevices in rock walls.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
This garden is the perfect example of how to combine rocks of varying sizes via paths and garden walls.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
This created a conglomeration of steep cliffs, ledges, and stair-step walls— many plunging over 1,400 feet from rim to creek.
—Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walls
Noun
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The stakes, the action, and the effects budget — this is Stargate swinging for the fences.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The fences are still there, as are many of the problems in and around the park.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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That is why the federal government and World Cup host cities are investing hundreds of millions in drone defenses ahead of those games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The commitments came as Kyiv warned of escalating Russian bombardments and urgently pressed for more air defenses.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The vinyl rarities sold exclusively during the annual Record Store Day in April run from Taylor Swift to the Grateful Dead and local indie acts, but much of the appeal is the joyous atmosphere that surrounds the industry promotion.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth school district’s Board of Managers are moving forward with plans to sell and develop the land that surrounds Farrington Field, the iconic 18,000-seat sports stadium used by a number of high schools in the district.—
Samuel O’Neal
April 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 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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Address a gopher threat proactively through weed control and laying down barriers.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Virtual psychology removes outdated barriers by merging medical scrutiny with convenience, helping individuals move from uncertainty toward greater clarity.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The officers were stripped of their guns and shields and are being put on desk duty for the duration of the investigation, Tisch said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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According to the group, reporters were beaten with riot shields, pepper sprayed and robbed of equipment.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The question was about coaching in general, but certainly rings true in the Heat’s case.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Norah feels celebrated and strengthened by its community, an ethos that rings true when Claire speaks about those around her.—
Julie Lin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This distinction preserves both free speech and civil rights.—
Kenneth L. Marcus,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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In other areas, the deal largely preserves the status quo.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Walls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walls. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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