as in fences
a physical object that blocks the way
there was a big barrier plastered with signs saying "Keep Out" around the trash compactor
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Recent Examples of barriers
These barriers must all be addressed in order to move the needle for a healthier global environment.
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Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The state has sought to erect barriers around practices that put the elderly at risk for financial abuse.
—Christina Lengyel | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
But social media has broken down those barriers, giving artists a direct line to their audiences.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Yet, many aspects of women’s healthcare remain rigid, impersonal and filled with barriers.
—Mallory Walsh, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite these barriers, universities are seeing increasing student mobility, between and across institutional sectors.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Credit cards, on the other hand, are much more accessible with fewer barriers to entry.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Although a determined professional can easily sidestep minor obstacles, others represent significant barriers that require creativity and perhaps a collaborative approach.
—Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This is particularly concerning for seniors and patients in rural areas, who already face barriers to accessing timely treatment for conditions like diabetic retinopathy or glaucoma.
—Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The state has sought to erect barriers around practices that put the elderly at risk for financial abuse.
—Christina Lengyel | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
But social media has broken down those barriers, giving artists a direct line to their audiences.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Yet, many aspects of women’s healthcare remain rigid, impersonal and filled with barriers.
—Mallory Walsh, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite these barriers, universities are seeing increasing student mobility, between and across institutional sectors.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Credit cards, on the other hand, are much more accessible with fewer barriers to entry.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Although a determined professional can easily sidestep minor obstacles, others represent significant barriers that require creativity and perhaps a collaborative approach.
—Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This is particularly concerning for seniors and patients in rural areas, who already face barriers to accessing timely treatment for conditions like diabetic retinopathy or glaucoma.
—Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Barriers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barriers. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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