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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
Fred He, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Some critics called for more editorial discipline in the film, or found Lawrence’s onscreen spin cycle of anguish, which involves literally clawing her way up walls or flinging herself through glass doors, to be repetitive.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 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
Trump has also added gold flourishes to the Oval Office walls, installed new flagpoles on both lawns, and replaced the grass in the Rose Garden with a stone patio.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Inside, the glass ceiling and walls make the place seem brighter than the world outside.
—Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
By 1350, Hindu- Arabic mathematics was so popular that over a thousand pupils within the walls of Florence were attending special ‘reckoning schools’.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
Whether through an honest conversation or an unexpected emotional release, this transit helps dissolve walls and toxic barriers, revealing what’s actually hiding beneath the mystery.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
If walls could talk, this Sicilian Baroque villa would have centuries of stories to tell.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
Some critics called for more editorial discipline in the film, or found Lawrence’s onscreen spin cycle of anguish, which involves literally clawing her way up walls or flinging herself through glass doors, to be repetitive.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 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
Trump has also added gold flourishes to the Oval Office walls, installed new flagpoles on both lawns, and replaced the grass in the Rose Garden with a stone patio.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Inside, the glass ceiling and walls make the place seem brighter than the world outside.
—Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
By 1350, Hindu- Arabic mathematics was so popular that over a thousand pupils within the walls of Florence were attending special ‘reckoning schools’.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
Whether through an honest conversation or an unexpected emotional release, this transit helps dissolve walls and toxic barriers, revealing what’s actually hiding beneath the mystery.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
If walls could talk, this Sicilian Baroque villa would have centuries of stories to tell.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walls
Noun
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Sure, good fences make good neighbors.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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The applicant agreed to consider placing netting above the fences to prevent balls from reaching the roadway.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Lai has pledged to increase military spending to 5% of GDP by 2030, strengthening the island’s defenses in the face of a rising threat from its giant neighbor China.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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Gmail’s defenses are strong, and users remain protected.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Two tables have seating that surrounds screens, perfect for table-top role-playing games.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fat that sits deep in the abdomen and surrounds vital organs is particularly dangerous, fueling inflammation, insulin resistance and cardiovascular problems, according to experts.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 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
Noun
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Ayiku adds that this approach reduces transportation barriers, preserves dignity, and guarantees accessibility for all applicants.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
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At-large Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera commended Patterson for breaking barriers in conjunction with delivering results.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Observers suggest that the test increases pressure on the United States and NATO to reconsider current policies and adapt to the introduction of underwater nuclear drones capable of evading ballistic missile shields.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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While effective, Whipple shields are heavy, costly, and prone to fragmentation on impact, ironically adding more debris to the environment they’re meant to protect.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And that rings true despite the Sixers defeating the Charlotte Hornets 125-121 on Saturday night to become one of a handful of teams in the Eastern Conference to start the year with two consecutive wins.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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There is something about your wife’s observation that rings true.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The good feelings left by Saturday’s home display against Valencia, a 4-0 victory that preserves Madrid’s five-point lead over Barcelona at the top of La Liga.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Through it all, the specifically colloquial quality of the dialogue and the delivery of the vivacious voice cast preserves the film’s Mexican identity.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Walls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walls. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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