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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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Recent Examples of walls
Pat Harvey, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Using a speaker outside the stall results in reverb and echoing as the music bounces around the bathroom walls, making the sound muddy and unpleasant.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Add Hooks or Hanging Racks Hooks or a hanging hat rack can be added inside your closet on the walls, on the door, or even outside the closet on the wall.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
According to an inspection report of 361 Merton Road, the electrical wiring and much of the plumbing was stolen, several units sustained fire damage, the stairs weren’t secure, and paint and plaster were coming off the walls throughout the building.
—Aaron Mondry, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 2026
With walls full of wooden toys and tables overflowing with crafts, from making Greek theatre dioramas to dream catchers, little hands are kept well away from screens here.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
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
As the electrons pushed outward toward the tube walls, the plasma shaped itself like a concave lens.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
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Damaged walls may not be able to support the building's weight.
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Bring pets inside, and if time allows, make sure fences are secure to prevent pets from escaping or running away.—
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Creating barriers with plants, lattices, and fences can shield your unit from debris without interfering with its operation or putting it at risk of damage.—
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McDonald was a game-wrecker for one of the most dominant defenses in the country, earning consensus All-American honors.—
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The 49ers use their heavy personnel to create mismatches in the passing game when defenses try to stop their running game with base.—
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Seasonal rains help replenish our hillsides and open spaces, turning them vibrant green and reminding us of the natural beauty that surrounds our neighborhoods.—
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Bubble fears surrounds stocks within the Magnificent 7 — Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla — as well as Oracle and Softbank and other tech companies’ multi-billion-dollar investments in the unrelenting buildout of humungous data centers to power their AI systems.—
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This helps create a barrier of warmer air that buffers the foliage against the cold.—
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Authorities installed concrete barriers outside the federal building following protests.—
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These kinetic barriers restrict rate capability and dramatically reduce usable capacity under fast-charging or cold-climate conditions.—
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The video footage did not appear to capture any rocks, bottles or fireworks being thrown at the federal officers or any shields held by the protesters.—
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Even today, class and education serve as shields from the Delta’s violent culture.—
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That rings hollow considering Martinez’s long history of taking actions that have also stoked fear in the Jewish community.—
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The patient thriller finds Agnes lonely in her seedy motel, with a phone that often rings, though the person on the other end of the line never speaks.—
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The lower temperature preserves fresh tomato flavor and natural color, yielding a paste that is brighter red, looser in texture, and cleaner-tasting.—
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And the January 6th Oral History Project Act preserves firsthand accounts so the truth of that day can never be erased or rewritten.—
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“Walls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walls. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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