as in wall
a physical object that blocks the way
there was a big barrier plastered with signs saying "Keep Out" around the trash compactor
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Recent Examples of barrier
The state’s current fiscal guardrails are the barrier to respond to urgent needs in our communities.
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David Rich, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Yesterday morning, the two-hour marathon barrier finally went down.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Democratic leaders have signaled opposition to voter ID, saying voter fraud is not an issue in California, and there shouldn’t be more barriers to casting a ballot.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The micro-ceramide technology supports barrier repair—something Japanese skincare excels at.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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David Rich, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Yesterday morning, the two-hour marathon barrier finally went down.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Democratic leaders have signaled opposition to voter ID, saying voter fraud is not an issue in California, and there shouldn’t be more barriers to casting a ballot.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The micro-ceramide technology supports barrier repair—something Japanese skincare excels at.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrier
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The Latvian netminder has been nails for the Penguins, while the offense has found its way for the team with their backs against the wall.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Boxes with sun cards line the walls, wind-speed charts drawn on EKG paper fill the cabinets and computers store the spreadsheets where Douglas and Joly meticulously record temperature and humidity.—
Laura Martin Agudelo,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The bill also levels up some program implementation with advances in technology, from using GPS and satellite mapping to promote precision farming to authorizing virtual fence technology in some grazing practices.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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His colleagues on the backstretch had already been creeping up to the fence—not unlike Pal making his way to the finish line, into first place—with a feed bucket of ice-cold water.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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The band began playing a pulsating country beat as the king stepped out of the car and began greeting people along the security barricade.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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The system continuously maps nearby activity, such as detecting pedestrians, vehicles, and unexpected obstacles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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And that really is a huge obstacle for the Chinese now.—
Jamie Lincoln Kitman,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Barrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrier. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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