as in protected
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 fenced
Indigenous residents told the AP that wranglers also fenced off parts of the island and restricted access to farming areas that were meant for communal use.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
Last year, the NPS fenced off the fountain, but after community opposition, the barricades were taken down.
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Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
Supports for some of the branches were put in place in the early 20th century, and the tree was fenced off in the 1970s.
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Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
There is an unmistakable feeling that a great mass of fans are priced out, or fenced out, while wealthy sponsors and venal bureaucrats get the benefits.
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Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
13 June 2026
People should not be fenced off like animals.
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Liz Crawford,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
The statue holds a commanding position in the array of statues in the park, which is currently fenced off from the public, in a commemorative gesture for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
27 May 2026
The working dimensions of Chisholm Ranch include rich pasture paddocks, white-fenced and stretching into the undulating distance, letting horses live outdoors, while barns and other housings provide shelter as required.
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Nielsen Dinwoodie,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
The perimeter is fenced with no trespassing signs and warnings!
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Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Last year, the NPS fenced off the fountain, but after community opposition, the barricades were taken down.
—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
Supports for some of the branches were put in place in the early 20th century, and the tree was fenced off in the 1970s.
—
Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
There is an unmistakable feeling that a great mass of fans are priced out, or fenced out, while wealthy sponsors and venal bureaucrats get the benefits.
—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
13 June 2026
People should not be fenced off like animals.
—
Liz Crawford,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
The statue holds a commanding position in the array of statues in the park, which is currently fenced off from the public, in a commemorative gesture for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
27 May 2026
The working dimensions of Chisholm Ranch include rich pasture paddocks, white-fenced and stretching into the undulating distance, letting horses live outdoors, while barns and other housings provide shelter as required.
—
Nielsen Dinwoodie,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
The perimeter is fenced with no trespassing signs and warnings!
—
Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fenced
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If a co-worker asks for help, set a clear window so your schedule stays protected.
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And in Western water law, that place in line — senior rights — guarantees that when drought hits, your share is protected.
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The Netherlands dominated possession while Japan sat back and defended.
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The president of the European Council, comprised of member states’ governments, defended his decision to open diplomatic communications with the Kremlin after the leaders of France and Germany criticized the decision.
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In addition to the extra security guards milling about, many of the areas that were formerly open to the public were closed off by fences and guarded exits.
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That model made sense when information asymmetry was real, industry databases were thin, founders raised locally and underwriting models were guarded like trade secrets.
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While households have been relatively shielded from rising prices by government support measures, businesses have faced stronger cost pressures.
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So far, Burnham’s current position outside Westminster has largely shielded him from any association with this government.
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More than 10,000 members of the NYPD safeguarded the route.
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Each generation inherits the task of shaping its own era, of guiding history to become a place where the dignity of every person is safeguarded, justice is promoted and fraternity is made possible.
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“Fenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fenced. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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