as in wall
a physical object that blocks the way
the only way to prevent motorists from trying to use that unsafe bridge is to put a fence across the road leading to it
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
had worked as a bodyguard, fencing a number of pop stars at big events
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Recent Examples of fence
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
In addition, approximately 70 fence post tops were thrown into the pool.
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Jack Date,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
There is an unmistakable feeling that a great mass of fans are priced out, or fenced out, while wealthy sponsors and venal bureaucrats get the benefits.
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Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
13 June 2026
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Noun
Dave Gearman, its board president, said a tree in the parkway crushed its fence and hit the a bedroom in the house’s north corner.
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Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
In addition, approximately 70 fence post tops were thrown into the pool.
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Jack Date,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Verb
Supports for some of the branches were put in place in the early 20th century, and the tree was fenced off in the 1970s.
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Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
There is an unmistakable feeling that a great mass of fans are priced out, or fenced out, while wealthy sponsors and venal bureaucrats get the benefits.
—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
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IsoHemp’s blocks, made out of hemp and lime binders, can be integrated into load-bearing structures, and are suitable for both interior and exterior walls.
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In the second inning, the Giants’ Matt Chapman hit a liner off the left-field wall to bring home Willy Adames and give San Francisco a 2-0 lead.
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In the final months of pregnancy, the testicles descend through a passage called the inguinal canal to land in the scrotum, the pouch that protects them for the rest of a man’s life.
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This shampoo and conditioner are designed to strengthen and protect hair health while reducing frizz and split ends.
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Police and volunteers were everywhere, as were cones and barricades.
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Last year, the NPS fenced off the fountain, but after community opposition, the barricades were taken down.
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Mercury star and Bonner's girlfriend Alyssa Thomas rushed in to defend Bonner.
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Trump had campaigned on border and immigration control but also had defended the need for foreign workers.
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Some states have argued that requiring applicants to provide documentary proof of their citizenship could pose a significant barrier to voting because several forms of government ID don't include citizenship information, and many Americans don't have passports.
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How phytic acid may support gut lining repair A preclinical mouse study from the Guha Lab at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, published in Nature Communications, suggests phytic acid helps keep the intestinal barrier intact.
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Center Vlad Goldin and guard Trevor Keels, who closed last season on two-way contracts with the Heat, will also be on the Heat’s summer league team this year.
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But Emerald Bay is gate-guarded, accessible only to residents, and its half-mile stretch of golden sand is bordered by the cliffs of two jutting points, geographically cutting off public access via other beaches.
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Her sister lay on top of her to try to shield her from danger, Eixenberger said.
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Unlike some other luggage tags, this option only displays your name, keeping the rest of your information shielded from curious onlookers and potential thieves.
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Confirm details twice to safeguard your progress.
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These awards recognize areas that demonstrate exceptional management, as well as strong regulations that safeguard wildlife.
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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