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
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Looking north from the border fence, the desert appears flat, the bare Franklin Mountains in the distance to the northeast.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 2 June 2025
Michael Nied, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Turner knelt on camera, refusing to fence because Sullivan is a trans athlete.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The majority-Latino community is made up of modest single-family homes, most with fences around their frontyards.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Looking north from the border fence, the desert appears flat, the bare Franklin Mountains in the distance to the northeast.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 2 June 2025
Verb
Group Saving Endangered Lions Helps Lioness Remove Porcupine Quills: 'Probably Saved Her Life'
While Nairobi National Park is fenced in on three sides, the southern border of the nature reserve is left open, according to reporting by BBC.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Turner knelt on camera, refusing to fence because Sullivan is a trans athlete.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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Even something as simple as hanging your own art on the walls or sharing a project online will work.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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The highlight of the exhibit is a room where fossil specimens that were unearthed locally can be viewed up close on walls of shelves.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
Verb
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The Marines are tasked with protecting federal facilities and personnel, according to a statement from U.S. Northern Command, and will operate under Task Force 51—a contingency unit created to coordinate military support for domestic emergencies.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Here’s a thought: Several big-time football schools have abandoned open spring football games, which used to be a sizable event attracting fans and alums to campus, to protect players from being scouted and poached in the transfer portal.—
Russell Dinkins,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Fatu answered with a running hip attack against the barricade.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Some performers stopped by the barricade of fans to snap selfies or say a quick hello.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
Verb
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This controversial practice— likened to razing a forest just to catch a few birds— tears up fragile seafloor habitats, indiscriminately kills marine organisms, releases carbon stored in ocean sediment, and undermines the very ecosystems these protections were designed to defend.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Andrew Cuomo spent $60 million of your money to defend himself in court.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Use waterproof barriers, such as special ointments or creams, to protect the skin from direct contact with water.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
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As far as the lack of democratization, the current state of supply chains presents a high barrier to entry for small businesses who want to integrate with larger retailers or access global networks.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Then guard Courtney Vandersloot drove up the court after a Fever turnover, lunged toward the basket with the ball in her hands and crashed directly into Aari McDonald.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation started distributing food boxes on May 26 at three hubs guarded by private contractors inside Israeli military zones.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
Verb
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The dining area, living room, and study all spill out to terraces shielded by deep overhangs and a minimalist pergola.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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Despite criminal convictions, successive Republican and Democratic administrations have shielded them from deportation since the war's end decades ago.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Despite headline commitments like the Global Biodiversity Framework’s promise to safeguard 30% of marine ecosystems by 2030, only 2.7% of the ocean is effectively protected today.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
10 June 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 antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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