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 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.
—Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The perimeter is fenced with no trespassing signs and warnings!
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
The house remains fenced off and uninhabitable.
—Graham Womack
may 18, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
The area was fenced and visitors had to go through magnetometers to enter, but the mood in the morning was relaxed and festive.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Pimlico is fenced off with black tarp.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 15 May 2026
The landfill itself is fenced off to the public, so visitors must observe any avian activity from the side of the road, far from the garbage—and the birds.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The area is now fenced off, Malcom said.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
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
The house remains fenced off and uninhabitable.
—Graham Womack
may 18, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
The area was fenced and visitors had to go through magnetometers to enter, but the mood in the morning was relaxed and festive.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Pimlico is fenced off with black tarp.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 15 May 2026
The landfill itself is fenced off to the public, so visitors must observe any avian activity from the side of the road, far from the garbage—and the birds.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The area is now fenced off, Malcom said.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fenced
Verb
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However, in June 2025, a federal judge dismissed Baldoni's countersuit, ruling that many of the statements at issue were legally protected and that the claims did not meet the legal standards required to proceed.—
Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Peak whale watching season is between July and October—but resident pods of dolphins and sea turtles live in the warm, protected waters year-round.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Throughout his campaign, Mellor has defended his record as a Marine veteran, ties to Flynn and his participation in the January 6, 2021 pro-Trump march that turned into a riot.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The Knicks center is now 8-for-13 when defended by Wembanyama in the series.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The gate was guarded by two Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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For much of the night, McBride also guarded Paige Bueckers, the former Hopkins High School standout, who led Dallas (7-4) with 23 points but had just two assists.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The guests—including Kate Middleton and Peter's cousin Prince William—shielded their fancy dress with umbrellas, as the skies threatened to open.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
6 June 2026
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The best place to catch the state park’s renowned dark skies is on the western half of the island, which is shielded from the lights of the Salt Lake City metro and relatively undisturbed by artificial light.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
Verb
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The veil has been torn from belief that marine choke points can be safeguarded, with international access kept open, by proximity of conventional forces.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Asylum seekers should be protected, families must remain together, and workers should be safeguarded from exploitation.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Fenced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fenced. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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