WALLS Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of wall

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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walls

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verb

present tense third-person singular of wall

as in surrounds

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Recent Examples of walls

Noun

From elevating beds to expanding sections to sliding walls and even entire roofs, these 10 homes transform to get maximum use out of a compact space. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 Frosted glass walls reveal a garden of oversize, colorful leather flowers, while wood and leather, recurring materials in Polène’s stores, appear in the furnishings. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Black growth was found on the walls and deflector plate of the ice machine. — Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Inside, the interiors are a study in understated neutrals—warm gray,brown tones, and crisp white walls allow the marble fireplace and expansive lake views to serve as the art pieces. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026 Led by an expert mountain safety team, the pair practiced coiling rope, cutting steps in ice walls, learning a Tyrolean traverse. — Tamara Southward, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 Auspiciously, the mother is also a poet, her compositions framed and hung on the walls of the house. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 The aerospace company, led by Elon Musk, struck a deal to acquire a nationwide low-band spectrum that will advance Starlink’s wireless capabilities by enabling the signal to pass through walls and other obstacles. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026 Also on view are a photograph of a tree by David Armstrong and a large framed photograph by Thomas Struth that takes up the majority of one of the walls. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for walls

Noun

However, the city does not have the manpower to maintain those fences in front of the businesses, Faulk said.

— Lynn Kutter, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Migrants from Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa regularly attempt to cross the border fences around Ceuta and Melilla, seeing the Spanish cities as gateways to mainland Europe.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of fences

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For now, the study identifies a previously underappreciated part of the immune system that could help overcome one of SCLC’s most persistent defenses.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
The restriction disrupted operations, including making the slower-flying attack drones easier targets for Russian defenses.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of defenses

Verb

Visceral fat — which lies deep within the abdomen and surrounds internal organs — has also been linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, Cleveland Clinic states.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Their most vulnerable conversation surrounds his recent MS diagnosis.

— Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of surrounds

Noun

The system enables robots to choose different ways of passing through tight spaces, including stepping over objects, ducking under barriers, and turning sideways to fit through narrow gaps.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Among the chief concerns for many stakeholders are the barriers to entry.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of barriers

Noun

Dozens of armored cops were still standing guard, shields raised, after a night when 500 people were taken into custody in the French capital alone.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Swarms of police officers descended from helicopters and beat them with billy clubs and metal shields.

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of shields

Verb

However, the order preserves existing sanctions on Russia under earlier executive orders.

— Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
With that temporary order expiring Tuesday, the judge issued a preliminary injunction that preserves the status quo indefinitely while the case is pending.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026