Thesaurus results for FENCE IN

fence (in)

verb

Definition of fence (in)

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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Back in August, the singer’s team erected a pop-up merch shop on the same quiet downtown block that houses Slotnick’s cookbook store, which has been in business for 30 years.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026
Upper floors will house offices and the label’s bridal business, with customers escorted inside from an outdoor waiting line.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of house

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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

The Mizzou pass rush will need to enclose him in the pocket, even though that’s where Taylor prefers to inflict damage.

— PJ Green September 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
That’s why Araujo’s perch on the club level behind home plate is exposed to the crowd rather than enclosed, like the booths to his right used by the radio and TV broadcasters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of enclose

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The federal watchdog found that detainees were sometimes confined in small metal cages and lacked adequate living space and access to water.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Every year, live chickens are confined and slaughtered at makeshift sites on Brooklyn streets and sidewalks.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of confine

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