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barricade

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verb

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
Noun
The police barricades and street closings appeared to be as extensive as those for the annual tree lighting on the same spot every holiday season. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025 The Portage Street Department assisted in setting up barricades to keep traffic out of the area during the investigation. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
As Bay County Animal Control attempted to retrieve Gunner, the dog's owner reportedly barricaded himself in his front door, before claiming that Fabjon’s own dog attacked him, according to WJHG's coverage of the incident report. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025 Unable to reach the front door due to the flames, Kirby barricaded himself in his son’s room and called 911. Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for barricade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barricade
Noun
  • But just tried to capitalize on that restart, trying to win the race and got shoved in the fence and the race car's destroyed.
    William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
  • There’s a heated exchange of words, then the officer grabs the coach by his collar and shoves him against a fence as children shout and adults rush in to stop the fight, which ends in a violent scrum on the turf.
    Mitchell Willetts, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Keegan Murray opened guarding Jokic while Jonas Valanciunas was on Westbrook.
    Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
  • At one point in the game, Knicks guard Miles McBride knocked the basketball toward Hudson's face.
    Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Moreover, less than 5% of Brazil’s Black population speaks English — meaning Black founders are typically up against a significant barrier to international opportunities.
    Angelica Mari, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • In addition to kojic acid, this Best of Beauty Award winner includes the brand's signature goat milk, which is rich in fatty acids that help moisturize and strengthen the skin barrier.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Once the lemon water has warmed, allow the mug to stand in the microwave for a few more minutes while the inside walls collect steam.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Similar to the Tate-LaBianca murders, the killers left disturbing messages written in blood on the walls.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2025

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“Barricade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barricade. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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