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
Zohran Mamdani’s genial grin would have seemed unsustainably mild in the angry eighties, when Koch’s sarcasm fenced with Giuliani’s snarl, occasionally relieved by Mario Cuomo’s solemnity.
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition, the yard is fenced.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Both sites have since deteriorated into eyesore properties and remain boarded and fenced following break-ins, loitering and other types of code violations.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
The terrace is cold, shallow, uncovered and fenced in.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
The property is fenced off with a gate.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2026
Outside, the site remains fenced off.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
The property, police told the USA TODAY Network in an email, is currently fenced off and in the process of demolition.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025
The half-acre lot, a drainage area near RTD’s Colfax Avenue and Broadway bus stop, is fenced off and filled with large rocks.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2025
Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition, the yard is fenced.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Both sites have since deteriorated into eyesore properties and remain boarded and fenced following break-ins, loitering and other types of code violations.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
The terrace is cold, shallow, uncovered and fenced in.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
The property is fenced off with a gate.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2026
Outside, the site remains fenced off.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
The property, police told the USA TODAY Network in an email, is currently fenced off and in the process of demolition.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025
The half-acre lot, a drainage area near RTD’s Colfax Avenue and Broadway bus stop, is fenced off and filled with large rocks.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fenced
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Certain messages or actions, like inciting immediate violence or making true threats, aren’t protected speech.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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It’s made from flexible pebbled leather that molds against your body comfortably and features four metal feet on the bottom to keep the bag protected and clean.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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The New England Patriots defended home turf in the Wild Card Round, dominating the Los Angeles Chargers in a 16-3 victory to move on in the NFL Playoffs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson defended the final-drive defense afterward.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Johnson quickly raced up the court and didn’t hesitate to attack the basket, knocking down a tough runner in the lane while closely guarded.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Neither player is a prolific shot-maker from long range, but Green’s dwindling speed advantage is further lessened when he is guarded by power forwards rather than centers on dribble handoffs.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Where to Stay Oom Bubble Boutique Find your own bubble under the stars, cocooned in nature—but shielded from mosquitos—30 minutes inland at the Oom luxury glamping enclave for adults.—
Gemma Price,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Long shielded by her husband from the nitty-gritty of a figuratively and often physically dirty industry, Cami must transform herself from dutiful wife to energy executive powerhouse.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Covered entities must clearly explain how protected health information is used and safeguarded.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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In that collection, over 100 scientists from four continents explain how frogs, trees, ducks and lions stand to benefit when refugia in their habitats are identified and safeguarded.—
Diana Stralberg,
The Conversation,
17 Dec. 2025
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“Fenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fenced. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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