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
Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
This metal stripping will keep out ground weeds when placed along a fence line.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2025
Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Turner was given a black card, the harshest penalty in the sport, for her refusal to fence Sullivan, disqualified from the event and dealt a 12-month probation.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Parents made their way toward a fence and yelled at officers to do something about the shooter.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
This metal stripping will keep out ground weeds when placed along a fence line.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Make your backyard safe: Keep it fenced, plant native vegetation and trim your shrubs to ensure your yard doesn't seem like an ideal place for wildlife.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Turner was given a black card, the harshest penalty in the sport, for her refusal to fence Sullivan, disqualified from the event and dealt a 12-month probation.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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Alonso added another home run in the sixth inning, sending a first-pitch cutter from reliever Austin Cox over the center-field wall.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Approaching the grand entrance of The Crown—you’ll swan into its soaring, cathedral-like lobby—where golden, curving dragon-scale walls meet cascading chandeliers that echo the shimmer of the sea, as you’re welcomed with a glass of Möet and a silver tray of chocolate-lacquered strawberries.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The archipelago, protected as a national park, hums with quiet life—salt flats blush rose in the heat, and mangroves cradle herons in leafy stillness.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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That case ultimately led to Congress’ passage in 1980 of the Privacy Protection Act, which protects journalists in such cases.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Franklin Fire Department emphasized the dangers of flood waters, saying not to walk or drive through flooded roadways or around barricades.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The case could determine the future of Brazil’s domestic politics and foreign relations: Critics of Bolsonaro — who is accused of having plotted to kill his successor — say his conviction is necessary to defend democracy in Latin America’s biggest nation.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Atkins defended developers of self-custody wallets and DeFi applications, stating that they shouldn't be held liable for how users utilize their software, comparing it to holding car manufacturers responsible for traffic accidents.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Gemma can see barriers that others might not notice and works to reduce and ultimately remove them for her team.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Bennis said Malta’s program enables more people to access the visas by lowering the barriers.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The top priority–trumping everything else, including profits–is that all of us continue to zealously guard Berkshire’s reputation.—
Jane Swift,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Agency employees are greeting the news, unveiled at an all hands meeting on Monday, with guarded optimism and relief.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Parents are supposed to shield our young from those dangers.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
9 Aug. 2025
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At one point in the war, the Israel Defense Forces discovered an entire Hamas data center and server farm underneath a U.N. office, which was sharing its access to the electric grid with a room full of Hamas servers and whose placement served to shield the Hamas command center from the IDF.—
Seth Mandel,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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By making a thoughtful and informed choice, grantors can safeguard the trust’s purpose and promote harmony among beneficiaries.—
Royce Ramey,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Child and pet welfare: Never forget to safeguard young children and pets by not leaving them unattended in vehicles, especially during scorching weather when car interiors can become life-threateningly hot.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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