fenced

verb

past tense of fence
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 The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has fenced off its central plaza, beneath the spaceship-like, hovering building, reports the Los Angeles Times. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Nowhere is this dynamic more evident than the Gaza Strip, which Israel fenced in during the 1990s and has blockaded since 2007, citing security concerns and the threat of militant attacks. — Drew Paul, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026 Both areas are fenced and protected, and NOAA Fisheries urged beachgoers not to disturb these sites. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Areas near the turtle sightings and eggs have been fenced off, and signs have been posted to protect the eggs. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 The proposal includes adding a public walkway along part of Shaw Cove, a waterfront area that’s been fenced off for years. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026 Kushner’s local partners fenced off a site that had been a popular spot for beachgoers. — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 Stroman said the dogs broke into her fenced yard and started chasing the emu. — Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 The star, which has been fenced off, is being repaired by the Hollywood Historic Trust because of cracks from wear and tear, Martinez said. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fenced
  1. protected
  2. defended
  3. guarded
  4. shielded
  5. safeguarded
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  • The Best Place to Store Bird Seed Store bird seed indoors in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight and protected from extreme temperatures and humidity, such as a garage or basement.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
  • There is no state agency in charge of monitoring or tracking the locations of sober living homes, which are protected under state and federal law as residences of people with disabilities.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of protected
Verb
  • Coryell also denied Qualls’ claim and defended Rankin in a statement.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Rees-Mogg defended Britain’s decision to enter the war, arguing that the country’s victory over Nazi Germany preserved its sovereignty and prevented Hitler from continuing to expand across Europe.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of defended
Verb
  • Just next to him, guarded by several men, is another pilot — the man the flight’s passengers allege was the attacker.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • This is the story of JAŸ-Z in 8, a new long but guarded eight-part HBO docuseries about the rapper directed and produced by Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of guarded
Verb
  • Two other attendees were also shot — David Dutch, who survived, and Corey Comperatore, who shielded his family from gunfire before he was killed.
    — Gene Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • And since 15- and 30-year mortgage rates are fixed, homeowners are somewhat shielded from rising rates.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of shielded
Verb
  • That has implications for how AI systems are evaluated and safeguarded.
    — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2026
  • There’s this weird attraction to potential violence and knowing that you’re safeguarded from it.
    — Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of safeguarded

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“Fenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fenced. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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