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
Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
More than winning Signs on the Mater Dei Catholic outfield fence celebrate each of the program’s section championships.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Shira Pinson, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
There were two large patios, fenced in and perched on a hill overlooking the Pacific.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
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Noun
According to Thomas, Song told him that the night began with the group shooting fireworks into the air, then at the building, and into the fence.
—Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
More than winning Signs on the Mater Dei Catholic outfield fence celebrate each of the program’s section championships.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Satellite imagery from 2011 appears to show the building as part of the same compound, before it was fenced off later.
—Shira Pinson, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
There were two large patios, fenced in and perched on a hill overlooking the Pacific.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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But a final autopsy report determined there was no link between the fight — during which Mejia appeared to slam her head into a wall — and her death.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The city approved a Phase 1 revitalization plan shepherded by the La Jolla Sunrise Rotary Club to replace walls and doors in the station’s sleeping areas, along with other improvements.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Consider moving a meeting to protect family time, because a small adjustment could restore steadiness without sacrificing your supportive nature.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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To protect these fragile machines, developers are supposed to invest in expensive battery storage or grid backups, ultimately driving up production costs and stalling the transition to affordable green fuel.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Signs, cones, and barricades will be in place to help direct you to this exit and toward the finish line.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Free accessible seating will be marked using a banner and will be located outside of the barricades.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Seattle linebacker Ernest Jones IV stepped up to the microphone and with unvarnished vigor defended his quarterback.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Coyotes vocalize to defend their territories and for inter-pack communication.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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The group is also said to be digging tunnels, building bunkers, and erecting barriers and other defensive structures in case of an attack by the United States and Israel.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Prolonged shelter stays contribute to chronic stress, disrupt children’s education and create barriers to employment for parents.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Speak with precision, and set limits to guard your focus.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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The junior guard was double-teamed, pressed and face-guarded but still found his way to the rim time and time again.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and shield your head, or leave your vehicle and find shelter in a ditch or ravine.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mayor Mamdani and his team want to position themselves as heroes battling the wrath of bad landlords, while shielding the work, or lack thereof, of this administration (and previous administrations) and not answer for its own neglect.—
Renee Collymore,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Prioritize safety, stay well-informed, and act responsibly to safeguard lives and property.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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These facilities specialize in safeguarding bullion for institutional clients, financial institutions and retirement accounts.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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