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
Antonio Garrido, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
That is until Ashleigh Griffin launched a 1-2 pitch over the fence at Devon Park for a 2-run home run that lifted UCF to a thrilling 7-5 win.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
Kale Williams, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
Members of Switzerland's silver medal-winning under-23 fencing team turned their backs to the Israeli gold medalists during the medal ceremony while Israel's national anthem played.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Example: Product Development and Customer Success sit down together and agree on a road map, instead of just lobbing complaints over the fence.
—Antonio Garrido, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
That is until Ashleigh Griffin launched a 1-2 pitch over the fence at Devon Park for a 2-run home run that lifted UCF to a thrilling 7-5 win.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
Verb
The intrigue: Plans also call for the park to be fully fenced, with Downtown Clean & Safe set to open and close the park each morning and evening.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
Members of Switzerland's silver medal-winning under-23 fencing team turned their backs to the Israeli gold medalists during the medal ceremony while Israel's national anthem played.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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Jewett added that the impact of the academies extends beyond the walls of high school, and includes building relationships between local business, parents and the broader community.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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King’s home is a temple to Black excellence, art-directed like a Pedro Almodóvar movie (its colored walls adorned with paintings and artifacts from Lee’s personal collection), in a way that collapses the distance between the filmmaker and his fictional protagonist.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The emergency fund is meant to protect you against a job loss, health crisis, car breakdown or major household repair.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The utility recently told its investors that AB 1054 will protect it from potential liabilities of billions of dollars if its equipment is found to have sparked the Eaton fire on Jan. 7, resulting in 18 deaths and the destruction of thousands of homes and commercial buildings.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of fans had gathered outside the Miami team hotel behind police barricades on Monday night, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Argentine icon.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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In cross examination, Jackson asked about how the scene was not protected by either barricade or police presence.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
Verb
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The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles will be featured prominently during the 2025 NFL season.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Scheffler, the world No. 1, and defending PGA champion Schauffele had plenty to say about mud balls on tee shots, particularly on the 16th hole that sent both to double bogey.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Some cities, such as San Francisco, are already taking this approach with the construction of flood barriers.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Leo's ascension to the top of the Catholic Church was a surprise, Jameson said, because being a U.S. citizen was long considered a barrier to the papacy.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Verb
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There are various factors at play, most prominently guarding a horse’s health from a tight turnaround in favor of other high-money stakes.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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The Wings, featuring nine new players after posting a 9-31 record in 2024, stayed even with the Lynx for much of the first half but fell behind during the third quarter, in which Collier and Courtney Williams combined for 33 points — their two-player actions proving impossible for Dallas to guard.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Verb
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The book claims Biden was heavily shielded from senior officials, had his schedule shortened, and relied on teleprompters even during brief, off-camera remarks.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Did his inner circle shield his true state from the public? REP.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Loro Piana is committed to safeguard its sourcing hubs globally.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 May 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,
16 May 2025
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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