fence (in)

verb

Definition of fence (in)next
as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers fencing in the yard would keep our dog in as well as keep unwanted stray dogs out

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  1. house
  2. include
  3. enclose
  4. confine
Verb
  • The unrest was followed by sustained opposition to government efforts to house asylum seekers in communities across the country, with some protests also descending into violent clashes.
    — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Supporters of the new approach say mandatory treatment addresses root causes, while research shows Housing First helps people remain housed.
    — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of house
Verb
  • Other events to attend include CULTURA Fiesta Latina held every September to celebrate Latin culture through food, music, dance, and programming and the Christkindl Markt, which brings a festive European-style market to to town.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Keep scrolling for six more of my cashmere sweater finds including a short-sleeve option for under $60.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of include
Verb
  • In home gardens, small orchards, and organic operations, individual developing apples can be enclosed in protective bags that prevent female flies from reaching the fruit and laying eggs.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Samson says the wings, tail and propeller are now fully enclosed inside the vehicle during driving mode.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of enclose
Verb
  • By then, Demna’s cast of characters didn’t feel confined to the runway anymore.
    — Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers studied electrons confined to a 70-nanometer-wide layer of gallium arsenide.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of confine
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