Thesaurus results for WALLS (IN)

walls (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of wall (in)

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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Lynne Sladky The nearly 10,000-square-foot (900 square meters) Jellyfish Museum houses roughly 20 unique species of jellyfish found in Florida waters and other parts of the world.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Bass has applied for preliminary permits to build a two-floor, 3,000-square-foot office and rental center on the northwest side of the property, which now houses a pumphouse.

— Mark Dee August 18, Idaho Statesman, 18 Aug. 2026

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Fresno State’s Matt Entz quietly won nine games in his first year, and his resume includes two FCS national titles at North Dakota State.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The highlighted part of the map includes parts of the coast of Iran, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.

— August 18, CBS News, 18 Aug. 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
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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Products like Cambria’s 1-centimeter slabs expand possibilities for fireplace surrounds, accent walls, and other vertical applications.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
The most important aspect of each tasting is the conversation that surrounds each dish.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

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