as in wall
a physical object that blocks the way
the only way to prevent motorists from trying to use that unsafe bridge is to put a fence across the road leading to it
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as in to protect
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 fence
Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Inside the property, police found three bullet holes in a wooden fence covered by tall hedges.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Abby Dodge, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The imagery shows that the school was fenced off from the nearby military base between 2013 and 2016.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The Trueba family’s passions, struggles, and secrets span a century of violent social change, culminating in a crisis that hurls the proud, tyrannical patriarch and his beloved granddaughter towards opposite sides of the fence.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Inside the property, police found three bullet holes in a wooden fence covered by tall hedges.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Sections of the 32‑acre waterfront park are already fenced off as crews begin preparing for the three‑day electronic music festival.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The imagery shows that the school was fenced off from the nearby military base between 2013 and 2016.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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Piles of brick debris were also seen inside hospital rooms and along an exterior wall.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Festivities will include a roving magician, face painting, giveaways, crafts, a scavenger hunt and an interactive wall, the release said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ultimately, a lack of Democratic support for weakening the filibuster prevented them from passing that legislation, but Republicans were also vehemently opposed and leaned on arguments about protecting states’ rights.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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In May, the state attorney general's office will return to court to seek a judge's order that the company makes changes to its systems to protect children.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Citizens clustered around metal barricades, along the Cheonggyecheon stream, in front of shops and bars—watching on screens or phones while the live sound from the venue washed over them.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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The barricades, traffic cones and signage are all paid for by the production company and provided by a third party company rather than the city, Hardy said.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Two and a half centuries of American history call us to support men and women of character--leaders who love this country enough to defend timeless truths even when doing so may not get more votes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Oilers, the two-time defending conference champs, were picked by many to occupy the perch that the Ducks currently hold.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The officers are not seen physically restraining her, but appear to form a barrier between the crowd and ICE agents.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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For students who cannot pursue these degrees without adequate financial aid, this policy will create barriers to entering the field.—
Kaelyn Lara,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Adebayo found a rhythm in the second half, scoring 15 points in the final two quarters while being guarded by reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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At the turn of the twentieth century, perfumery was widely regarded as a European inheritance—guarded by Paris and Grasse, shaped by centuries of ritual and refinement.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Though China says its energy independence shields it from the worst of the crisis, experts say the knock-on effects could be huge for the world’s second-biggest economy as its largest markets are forced to cut down on Chinese imports.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Inspector Jeremy Scheublin, 45, was stripped of his gun and shield on Wednesday, according to the NYPD and internal police records reviewed by the Daily News.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Prioritize safety, stay well-informed, and act responsibly to safeguard lives and property.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Panthers have safeguarded the depth at the position by bringing back Franks, a special teams ace, and Mitchell.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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