as in houses
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
a lake almost entirely walled in by mountains
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walls (in)
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The music venue is part of work to redevelop the former Civic Arena site, which is now also home to a $300 million, 26-story skyscraper that houses First National Bank's headquarters.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026 -
The former mess hall now houses the national park’s historical collection.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The sprawling development along North Tarrant Parkway and Interstate 35W includes big-box retailers Target, Cosco and At Home, though those specific stores were not included in the sale.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2026
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The plastic that encases laundry pods dissolves and rinses out with the excess water.—
Katelyn Chef,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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In reality, Puertorriqueñidad encases a variety of stories, styles, shades, and textures, which were displayed through every narrative tool possible, including the varied characters, scenery, and fashion choices of the production.—
Sofía Viera,
Allure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Places like Los Angeles and Oakland have high permit fees and strict zoning that often confines cans to industrial areas.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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In an industry that often confines its actors, especially women and especially Black women, Hall continues to carve a path defined by risk, depth and courage.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Nov. 2025
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Because meningococcal disease can be difficult to diagnose, health care providers who suspect the illness will collect samples of blood or cerebrospinal fluid, which surrounds the spinal cord.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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For World Cup visitors, the museum offers a window into the culture of Silicon Valley, the global technology hub that surrounds Levi’s Stadium.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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This process continues for decades until eventually, one day, immune mediators rupture the cap that encloses the plaque.—
Mary J. Scourboutakos,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Walls (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walls%20%28in%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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