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cordon

[kawr-dn] / ˈkɔr dn /
NOUN
badge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
identification insignia marker medallion pin ribbon stamp symbol token
STRONG
brand device mark motto scepter shield sign
NOUN
circle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ring sphere
STRONG
amphitheater aureole band belt bowl bracelet circlet circuit circumference circus cirque coil compass corona crown cycle disc disk ecliptic enclosure equator globe halo hoop horizon lap meridian orbit perimeter periphery record revolution ringlet round stadium tire turn wheel wreath zodiac
WEAK
colure full turn parallel of latitude
NOUN
gyre
Synonyms
STRONG
aureole band belt bowl bracelet circlet circuit circumference circus cirque coil compass corona crown cycle disc disk ecliptic enclosure equator globe halo hoop horizon lap meridian orbit
WEAK
colure full turn parallel of
NOUN
ribbon
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bow decoration streamer strip stripe tape
STRONG
award band bandeau binding braid corse fillet prize trimming
WEAK
banderole
VERB
quarantine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
block off sequester
STRONG
confine detach insulate remove restrict seclude segregate separate
WEAK
close off keep apart seal off
Antonyms
STRONG
combine desegregate free join let go release unite

Example Sentences

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"That action was witnessed by several ADF members, including those who were providing a protective cordon outside the compound," the documents continue.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

A police cordon remained at the house on Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Traffic officers cordon off the sidewalk with yellow tape.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Security is expected to again be heightened for the hearing, with a security cordon of steel imposed around the downtown courthouse for his first appearance in January.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

But the policeman urged me to go first, and indeed as soon as I was in the hall, the crowd surged forward and overcame the cordon of policemen.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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