as in fence
a physical object that blocks the way
the police put up barricades to block off the parade route
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as in to guard
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point
the city barricaded the flooded streets to through traffic
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Recent Examples of barricade
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
Jabbar reportedly managed to navigate past safety measures and barricades put in place in anticipation of Wednesday’s Sugar Bowl, which was postponed to Thursday following the attack.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
McDonnell said his officers evacuated the building where Metoyer had barricaded himself, then spent hours trying to coax him out.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The New Orleans attack In the early hours of New Year's Day, a pickup truck, later identified as a Ford F-150, rammed through police barricades on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
Jabbar reportedly managed to navigate past safety measures and barricades put in place in anticipation of Wednesday’s Sugar Bowl, which was postponed to Thursday following the attack.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
The sergeant then shot the man, who then ran into a nearby apartment building and barricaded himself, police said.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
McDonnell said his officers evacuated the building where Metoyer had barricaded himself, then spent hours trying to coax him out.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barricade
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Some reportedly had to scale fences and break through barricades to enter the building and participate in the vote.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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As The Athletic outlined, there is even a bizarre plot behind turnstiles 42 and 43 of the East Stand, bought privately for £180,000, which temporarily housed a metal container and a fence leading nowhere.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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As for the status of Butler trade talks, the agent for Suns guard Bradley Beal, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, reiterated to The Athletic on Tuesday that nothing is brewing between the Heat and Phoenix that involves his longtime client.—
Sam Amick,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Teasing out the true effect of the risk of Trump tariffs on overall import gains is difficult because companies closely guard trade data.—
Lisa Baertlein and Ellen Zhang,
USA TODAY,
15 Jan. 2025
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The film champions the idea that age is no barrier to new adventures, showcasing how passion and friendship can reignite a sense of purpose.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Her Taiwanese heritage and my Swedish background have cemented a foundation that grows and flourishes beyond all barriers, cherishing what SoCal and the world have to offer.—
Claës Nordenskiöld,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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The result is a staging of half-hearted opulence, with massive walls that trundle into position, squeezing the crowds or parting to reveal a giant staircase suitable for processions.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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The facility reportedly has a very detailed plan to keep the art safe, including fireproof walls.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Barricade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barricade. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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