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
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
That brother is portrayed by Ivorian actor Isaach de Bankolé, a regular of Denis’ since Chocolat, who appears here as a looming menace, standing on the other side of the fence that separates the white characters from the countryside.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Indianapolis doesn't require fencing around retention ponds.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
McCarty did not provide a specific opening date, which will depend on weather, the installation of fences and lighting and the arrival of materials.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
That brother is portrayed by Ivorian actor Isaach de Bankolé, a regular of Denis’ since Chocolat, who appears here as a looming menace, standing on the other side of the fence that separates the white characters from the countryside.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Plumas County will stand up 11,550 feet of wildlife fencing with its $96,000 grant.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Indianapolis doesn't require fencing around retention ponds.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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One camp might have moldy walls and machinery stored inches from a sleeping area.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The occurrences grew more aggressive over time, with the Smurls' 75-pound German shepherd getting slammed into a wall and Jack getting attacked while praying.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Michôd says that Sweeney was initially tentative about Martin's involvement, wanting to protect her own creative space, but opened up upon realizing that Martin wasn't going to try and control her performance.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Sources close to Spence, who asked to remain anonymous to protect relationships, described him as an introvert to The Athletic in February.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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In Montpellier, in the southwest, police scuffled with protesters who had set up a barricade to block traffic at a roundabout.—
Stephane Mahe,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the way Herbert flashed early in his career, tossing seven touchdown passes and only one interception in a 2021 season sweep of the defending AFC champion Chiefs, had come to feel like a tease.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Responding to Joe Starnes, a Democratic congressman from Alabama, Flanagan proved to be a tough witness and defended the project as being a cure for American inactivity.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Affordable Care Act in 2010 expanded access to the reviews, but barriers regularly get in the way of the process serving as a true check on insurers.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Modi was responding to a post by Trump on Truth Social, which said that New Delhi and Washington were continuing negotiations to address the trade barriers between both nations.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Strong support for keeping those requirements comes from existing homeowners guarding the value of their homes, their greatest investment, speakers said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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In 2021, linebacker Nick Bolton, center Creed Humphrey and guard Trey Smith started.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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We will not be deterred by activists attempting to shield dangerous operators and cartels.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Anasori’s lab is focused on creating MXenes that can thrive where current materials fail, from shielding electromagnetic waves to functioning as ultrathin antennas in next-generation communications.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many workers live in a constant state of uncertainty, unsure how to safeguard themselves or their families if deportation becomes a reality.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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