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
Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Vásquez’s short night (4 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 4 BBs, 6 Ks) would have dug the Padres into an even bigger hole had Merrill not reached over the fence in the third inning and pulled back a would-be homer from Julio Rodriguez with a runner on base.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Tensions heightened as British settlers began fencing off land and hunting native wildlife, creating food shortages for the Bindjareb.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The pup wandered alone outside the facility for about an hour before slipping under a fence.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Vásquez’s short night (4 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 4 BBs, 6 Ks) would have dug the Padres into an even bigger hole had Merrill not reached over the fence in the third inning and pulled back a would-be homer from Julio Rodriguez with a runner on base.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
The park has been fenced off for weeks of renovations.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Tensions heightened as British settlers began fencing off land and hunting native wildlife, creating food shortages for the Bindjareb.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
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Albies put the home team ahead with his fourth homer of the season, a 370-foot drive off Chris Paddack (0-3) that just cleared the right-field wall.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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By 1928, the company was producing travel brochures; replicas of the artwork now decorate the walls of American Express Tower offices.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Custom metallic-textile curtains are used to help filter light and protect sensitive works, while allowing subtle changes throughout the day and seasons to shape the viewing experience.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Please protect this land, protect beauty and protect the feeling of a great hike.—
Beret Leone,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The demonstrations were tolerated until the weekend, when police used pepper spray in clashes with some protesters and an army truck knocked down a log barricade at the Galway port.—
Brian Melley,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Some diehard Beliebers—Justin’s fiercest fans—were already camped out near the front barricades.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
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In 2014, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s administration reinterpreted Article 9 to allow Japan’s Self-Defense Forces to more actively contribute to international peacekeeping efforts and defend allies.—
Sam Meredith,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs will visit Dodger Stadium this weekend for a three-game series against the two-time defending World Series champions.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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By eliminating practical barriers that frequently exist between suspicion and diagnosis, the online model satisfies that need.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Those barriers to access are part of what inspired Henderson to launch Pilates in the Park, a free outdoor session in Grant Park that’s open to anyone.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The figure would be flanked up top by two eagles and guarded at the base by four lions — all gilded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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China, which is a major buyer of Middle Eastern and Iranian crude, has been partly shielded from the energy shock by its shift toward renewable energy over the years, including widespread adoption of electric vehicles.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Government finances around the world were in a fragile state going into the war with Iran and countries should avoid overspending on measures to shield their economies from high energy prices, the International Monetary Fund said today.—
Charbel Mallo,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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After noticing a problem, keepers separated the mother from her newborn, who weighed just 443 grams (less than a pound) and required immediate placement in an incubator at CIMBA to stabilize his temperature and safeguard his health, Reynoso Ruiz said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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San Diego is one of the most expensive cities in the nation, and the city needs to safeguard residents and strive to make San Diego more affordable.—
Gerardo Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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