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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
Joanna Warsza, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Diners enjoyed autumn chicory salad and seared filet mignon in the soft glow of the lights illuminating the temple’s Aeolian sandstone walls and snapped wrist shots against the backdrop of the reflecting pool, meant to evoke the West Bank of the Nile.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
From there, Jacobs layered in pieces with a nod to her signature cottage style, including a botanical grasscloth wallpaper from Amber Interiors that lent texture to the bare walls.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
The flood shoved furniture into walls, sucked photographs from drawers.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Even something as simple as hanging your own art on the walls or sharing a project online will work.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Squeaking or sounds of scurrying or movement in your walls.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
The walls are dressed in Howe at 36 Bourne Street’s ‘Folies Bergère’ pattern in blue ribbon, complemented by matching blinds.
—Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
An open-concept kitchen and main living area have light wood floors, bright white walls contrasting with a dark tile backsplash that carries over into a wet bar with a wine cooler.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
The pavilion’s interior was reminiscent of a military entertainment bar, with a dim red light, two screens placed on opposite walls, and a couple of microphones standing in the middle.
—Joanna Warsza, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Diners enjoyed autumn chicory salad and seared filet mignon in the soft glow of the lights illuminating the temple’s Aeolian sandstone walls and snapped wrist shots against the backdrop of the reflecting pool, meant to evoke the West Bank of the Nile.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
From there, Jacobs layered in pieces with a nod to her signature cottage style, including a botanical grasscloth wallpaper from Amber Interiors that lent texture to the bare walls.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
The flood shoved furniture into walls, sucked photographs from drawers.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Even something as simple as hanging your own art on the walls or sharing a project online will work.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Squeaking or sounds of scurrying or movement in your walls.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
The walls are dressed in Howe at 36 Bourne Street’s ‘Folies Bergère’ pattern in blue ribbon, complemented by matching blinds.
—Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
An open-concept kitchen and main living area have light wood floors, bright white walls contrasting with a dark tile backsplash that carries over into a wet bar with a wine cooler.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walls
Noun
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The birds nest between March and late-August, so maintaining fences during the nesting season gives the babies a better chance at survival.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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Leipold added that Guerin, with a lot of the assets the Wild have in terms of young players, prospects and draft picks, has the license to go out and swing for the fences on the trade market, whether that’s before this season’s March 6 trade deadline or next summer.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Early research suggests its antioxidant defenses may support healthy cholesterol, blood sugar regulation, and gut health, but studies are still limited.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Barkley has faced two of the league’s top run defenses over the past two weeks, so now would be the time to make offers.—
Dalton Del Don,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Neighboring India, which surrounds landlocked Nepal on three sides, has offered to help.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Adaurie Stemshorn, 29, lives in Tracy, California, and surrounds herself with animals, both fostering with the local Animal Rescue of Tracy, and caring for the pets on her farm.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Kentucky passed House Bill 90 to reduce barriers for establishing freestanding birthing centers, which have been absent in the state since the 1980s.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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While the American College of Radiology now recommends annual MRI in addition to mammograms for women with dense breasts seeking supplemental screening, barriers to MRI use include lack of access, high-cost and patient intolerance, according to the authors.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 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
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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields platforms from liability for what users post, leaving victims and their families with limited legal footing against them.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The train that rings Vesuvius makes its rounds as racehorses train along the shore.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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That certainly rings true for Nomad founder Brad Davis, who sports copious body art and has the vibe of an energetic Portland entrepreneur.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Another nearby point of interest for history buffs is Historic Blenheim and Civil War Interpretive Center, a Greek Revival-style house dating to 1859 that preserves signatures and pictographs from Federal soldiers who once lived there.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Clothing manufacturers no longer must choose between using a softener that is durable but negatively impacts cotton’s natural absorbency or one that preserves the fiber’s ability to hold moisture but also washes off through home laundering.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Many of them moved over and around the barricades to enter the park on foot.—
Brian Todd,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Walls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walls. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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