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
Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
What started as a quick visit through a hole in the yard fence has turned into the most beautiful friendship that has helped an Oklahoma couple heal their heartbreak after losing their senior pups.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Before entering the Regeneron STS, she was fascinated by the analytics of fencing tournaments.
—Kevin Anderton, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
When Adkins flashed his lights on, Manchester kept running, grabbed the bag, dropped the bag, scaled a six-foot-fence and vanished into the weeds.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
What started as a quick visit through a hole in the yard fence has turned into the most beautiful friendship that has helped an Oklahoma couple heal their heartbreak after losing their senior pups.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Trafalgar Square is fenced off for a Canada Day concert (the songs feature cowboys and blue jeans).
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Before entering the Regeneron STS, she was fascinated by the analytics of fencing tournaments.
—Kevin Anderton, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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Kirk followed Guerrero the next inning, slamming the first of his two homers over the outfield wall.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The commission reports the use of the ATMs by scammers, who urge consumers to deposit cash into them to protect their savings, is on the rise.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The installation recalls a barricade, a prison yard, a drive-in, and a construction site, all in one immersive and unsettling package.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The county is currently defending a long-running class-action case alleging systemic deficiencies in the jails’ health care.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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McKinney has an interception on the season and four passes defended.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The proposal of a drone wall, which is particularly supported by Baltic and Eastern European states, is intended as both a deterrence and defensive barrier, as well as a way to pool resources to bolster Europe’s collective defense.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Prospective vehicle buyers consistently rate a lack of charging infrastructure as a key barrier to entry for EV adoption.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Although Taylor Swift famously bares her soul in her songwriting, she's historically been guarded about her personal life.—
Janey Tracey,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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There’s a bar that’s stocked with bourbon, tequila, and moonshine and a couple of porcelain cheetahs guarding a cabinet full of old records.—
Sid Evans,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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McClendon said grey water will be used to cool the center, which will shield West Memphis from any fresh water issues.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 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,
4 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Mullally will become the spiritual leader of the Anglican Church in January, a year after her predecessor resigned in a safeguarding scandal.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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