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barriers

NOUN

obstruction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barricade blockade boundary fence hurdle impediment limit obstacle railing roadblock wall

STRONG

bar bound confines curtain ditch enclosure fortification gully moat palisade rampart stop trench

WEAK

blank wall pale

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assistance help opening

STRONG

open

NOUN

obstruction to goal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

difficulty drawback hindrance hurdle impediment obstacle restraint restriction stumbling block

STRONG

bar check encumbrance limitation preventive

WEAK

pale

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid assistance benefit freedom help

WEAK

opening

Example Sentences

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Auto industry executives warn that higher trade barriers with Canada and Mexico could further elevate car prices at a time when fewer Americans can afford a new vehicle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The company benefits from high barriers to entry, with aerospace and defense comprising 68% of revenue and growing 17% year over year.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The woman's daughter-in-law, visibly shaken as she spoke, said there were no cones, warning signs, or barriers around the maintenance hole.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

A detailed analysis of these barriers and the related microstructures revealed how different forms of energy affect magnetization reversal.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

A 25-foot wave might overflow the barriers, causing minor flooding and damage.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland