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plural of wall

walls

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verb

present tense third-person singular of wall

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of walls
Verb
And with the President safely ensconced behind the castle walls, the royal charm offensive has begun in earnest. Amanda Castro hannah Parry shane Croucher jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025 Launched in 2024 by Sol and Jennia Fredrique Aponte, the summit was born from a desire to create a space where artists of color can thrive beyond traditional gallery walls. Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025 On the premises there are also 24-hour CCTV cameras with four separate monitoring stations (one on site, three external), intruder alarms and flood detectors installed in the floors, ceilings and walls. Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025 For instance, by happenstance, on the opening day of IBC filmmaker Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave) began continuously projecting Occupied City, his 32-hour documentary about the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam on the outside walls of the Rijksmuseum, the Netherlands’ most distinguished museum. David Bloom, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 This meant evidence of the crimes committed within their walls was being lost. Robin Yassin-Kassab, Time, 17 Sep. 2025 The building needed extensive renovations, including new floors, interior walls, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, and repairs for water damage to the roof. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025 Larger groups are hosted in the formal dining room, where green limewash walls add a touch of drama. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025 Aarhus University researchers have shown that cement can do more than hold up walls. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walls
Noun
  • Footage of the protests showed Ecuadorians clashing with police forces in the capital city of Quito on Tuesday as protesters dismantled fences and barriers while police fired tear gas in the streets.
    Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The trees not only provide shade for the coffee but also medicine, firewood, and animal fodder, and act as live fences for livestock.
    Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The bugs’ bold movements could be a way to advertise their own chemical defenses from eating toxic plants.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Timchenko openly discussed how his company’s investments in battery storage, solar, and wind are not merely green-transition gestures but are key defenses in an ongoing energy war—and symbols of the nation’s undying spirit.
    Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • These actions reduce the mystery that surrounds technology and help employees see it as an ally for workplace innovation.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Others are greedily consuming matter that surrounds them in a flattened, swirling cloud called an accretion disk.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Trial-size packaging lowers entry barriers in premium categories.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • People without health insurance cannot access services, services in the county are fragmented, and low income creates additional barriers for residents, especially residents of color, the story found.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Getty Images Key Facts Apple’s product release primarily revolved around the new iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch models, improving on the devices’ pre-existing features and adding new ones like live translation and ceramic shields.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Across the states, GOP legislators are pushing liability shields for the makers of toxic agrochemicals.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Since the archer is a defender of the universe, the sentiment rings true for the loyalty and camaraderie Sazz brings through her actions.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • That sentiment probably rings very true for the devoted fans of the long-running franchise that has included six television seasons and three theatrical films.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • However, borrowers could still be protected if the AFT is able to get a court order that preserves IDR loan forgiveness based on a borrower’s eligibility date, as opposed to the actual discharge date.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The project preserves the mid-20th century architecture of the Pan Am building, maintaining its historical significance.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
  • As the crowd approached the Parliament, barricades stood firm.
    Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Walls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walls. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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