WALLS Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of wall

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of wall

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Recent Examples of walls

Noun

The room, its walls expensively craquelure'd to resemble fractured eggshells, its pale taffeta curtains billowing in the chill English breeze, is more Hollywood boudoir than office. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026 Clean Grease Prints Similar to oil stains on clothes, chalk can also remove grease prints from doors, cabinets, walls, and other surfaces. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 5 July 2026 Rustic-grade oak covers the floors, walls, and ceilings, creating a warm, continuous interior. — Bridget Borgobello july 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026 Immediately upon entry, everything… floors, walls, ceilings… was draped in peach and white. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 July 2026 Immediately upon entry, everything… floors, walls, ceiling… was draped in peach and white. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 July 2026 Many of the sizes also have a lower-cost gazebo option that doesn’t come with removable screen walls. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 No parent ever imagines spending a holiday within hospital walls, so these traditions aim to give them something to look forward to and enjoy in the midst of it all. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 The walls are lined with paintings done by her husband, Igor — a painter and sculptor whom The Times profiled in 1991. — Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

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Noun

Under the proposal, the fences will have entrances that can be open or closed, with the ability to restrict pedestrian access should the Secret Service determine heightened security measures are necessary.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 July 2026
The sprawling Television City property is one of the most desirable locations in Los Angeles, sharing fences with the Original Farmers Market and the luxury Grove outdoor shopping center, each of which attracts millions of visitors every year.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

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Jordan’s military said its air defenses intercepted and downed eight Iranian missiles early Thursday local time that were headed toward the country, state media reported.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Had Marsh taken that step — known in legal parlance as striking Basabe’s affirmative defenses — the jury would have only had to determine monetary damages against Basabe on each count, skipping the step of deciding whether to hold Basabe liable.

— Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

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Verb

Mission Plaza surrounds Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, one of California’s Spanish missions.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Whether Spatial surrounds its reggae-toasting host with piles of drums, disorienting electronic beats, or locomotive rock music, Scratch abides as crooner, barker, mystic, meditation coach — whatever the moment requires.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026

Definition of surrounds

Noun

Next is a crisp 39% clearance on the Soundcore Space A40 noise-cancelling earbuds, a set of pocket-sized acoustic shields designed to instantly mute external chaos.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026
Once the shields are gone, players can lower its health to defeat it.

— Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

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Verb

In fact, the only thing that rings true is how the Three Lions end up exiting the tournament.

— Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026
But don’t tell that to winger Timothy Weah, who could be in line for his first start of the tournament as Pochettino rings the changes to keep his players fresh for the round of 32.

— David Hickey, NBC news, 25 June 2026

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Built with vodka, dry vermouth, olive brine, and sparkling wine, the dirty martini spritz preserves the savory backbone of a dirty martini while opening it up with effervescence.

— Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026
The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to choose not the easiest option, but the one that best preserves the state’s security and core interests.

— Anne Neuberger, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

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