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
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
In the spot, Jurassic Park loses its online connection, with fences starting to fail all over the park.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Cori Sears, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Lola and Angel have access to a sliver of the lake south of downtown, which is fenced-off from the wild fowl.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
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Noun
That came up when Lugo was talking about the Royals’ decision to move in the fences at Kauffman Stadium this season.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
In the spot, Jurassic Park loses its online connection, with fences starting to fail all over the park.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
That means many home improvement projects will become more costly, from additions to decks and fencing to much more.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Lola and Angel have access to a sliver of the lake south of downtown, which is fenced-off from the wild fowl.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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Two recent novels go behind the walls of anchorite and lunatic cells in different centuries and for different purposes, yet wind up demonstrating how women forced by circumstance behind walls influence the lives of others into the future.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Warm and organic interiors boast stone floors, custom millwork, and soaring wood-beam ceilings throughout, while vast walls of glass provide plenty of natural light and seamless indoor-outdoor environs.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Photographer Alina Vlady echoes this sentiment, emphasizing that a phone-free ceremony protects the couple’s experience.—
Nikita Khanna,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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Cubans were shocked by the US operation in January that captured their key ally, Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, and resulted in the deaths of more than 30 Cuban security forces protecting him.—
Bianna Golodryga,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The installation of the barricades is to prevent vehicular attacks.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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For the second time in days, a driver ignored barricades in Pisgah National Forest and got stranded in the snow, according to officials in western North Carolina.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 2026
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One American star who will not be participating is four-time All-Star Kyle Tucker, who recently signed a four-year, $240 million deal with the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rather than leave, community leaders rallied to defend the site, leading to the creation of Sakura Square and Tamai Tower on the block bounded by Larimer, 20th, Lawrence and 19th Streets.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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But since his 2016 debut, Bad Bunny has emerged as the leader of a new cohort of barrier-breaking artists, among them Karol G, J Balvin, Anitta and Peso Pluma, who are globalizing the genre and redefining crossover appeal with their fierce cultural pride.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The truck was damaged after hitting the concrete barrier.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Amid the swirl around them, including in their own division, the Heat remained as of Wednesday afternoon in a holding pattern, linked to both Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Their two best players – LeBron James and Luka Dončić – would be best suited to guarding power forwards, even though James is a nominal small forward and Dončić a nominal point guard.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The White House has long blamed sanctuary cities and states, which limit law enforcement cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security, for shielding undocumented immigrants from arrest and deportation.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Children who are consistently shielded from everyday challenges don’t get to practice this coping.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Within Disney, D’Amaro is known for his consensus-building style, his mastery of Disney’s distinct culture and for safeguarding its beloved brands.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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