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Recent Examples of brick wall
On the white brick wall behind the bar hung what looked like a triptych of a swan on a pink settee.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
That’s the brick wall that Kelley is up against.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Beck served up the home run to Basallo and allowed Jackson Holliday to triple off the brick wall in right field that led to two more runs.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
The dining room, too, hasn’t been much modified, retaining the old brick wall, the open kitchen and long bar, but now the seating is more open, lighting is better and the sound level remarkable in a downtown restaurant where a din is so often considered a boon.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
That’s the brick wall that Kelley is up against.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Beck served up the home run to Basallo and allowed Jackson Holliday to triple off the brick wall in right field that led to two more runs.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
The dining room, too, hasn’t been much modified, retaining the old brick wall, the open kitchen and long bar, but now the seating is more open, lighting is better and the sound level remarkable in a downtown restaurant where a din is so often considered a boon.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brick wall
Noun
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Our guide stopped to point out an accessible glowworm on the stone wall, and everyone leaned in for a closer look.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Throughout are artful and ethereal light fixtures, and, in the office, a backlit stone wall glows behind floor-to-ceiling display shelves.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 49th parallel is the barrier that keeps all that at bay.—
Dónal Gill,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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The masks use a form of collagen peptides—a buzzy skincare ingredient beloved for its anti-ageing properties as well as hydrating hyaluronic acid and skin barrier supporting niacinamide.—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Indeed, military analysts agree with Cheng that any Taiwan offensive is likely to begin with a quarantine or blockade, cutting off supplies and attempting to pressure Taiwanese citizens into surrender.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority did not immediately respond to a Free Press follow-up inquiry about the presence of physical blockades to block incoming traffic at the Gordie Howe International Bridge.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The company launched its eleventh Starship test rocket earlier this month following a string of stumbling blocks and explosions.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had an equally impressive day, completing 25 of 34 passes for 261 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions, but Dallas’ defense proved to be its stumbling block again.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Brick wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brick%20wall. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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