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
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The idea that there’s too much hierarchy or silos or separate fences and things like that, just can’t be a part of it.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
In the year since the property has been vacant, and fenced off, 27 fires have gutted or scorched empty units, located between Truman Road and 18th Street, Woodland and Brooklyn avenues.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
In case no one has noticed, take a look at all the devices hanging from nets or fences at baseball fields.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The idea that there’s too much hierarchy or silos or separate fences and things like that, just can’t be a part of it.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Both public parks and private allotments served as compensation for a long process of enclosing public commons to make the urban and rural landscapes of today, in which territories are divided, fenced, and often guarded.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
In the year since the property has been vacant, and fenced off, 27 fires have gutted or scorched empty units, located between Truman Road and 18th Street, Woodland and Brooklyn avenues.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
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At the far end of the open-plan ground floor is Sushi Nagi—an intimate counter restaurant with wall panels depicting pines, where chef Taira Tsuneyoshi skillfully presents an array of local treats, from uni sea urchin to Botan-ebi shrimps.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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And beyond the wall of the main dining room, the second dining area has been turned into a giant food pantry, with neighbors bringing everything from toilet paper to beans to ramen to help feed people who are afraid to leave their homes.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Here's what to know about colorectal cancer -- at any age -- and how to protect yourself.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Practice a script that protects your needs and honors your generous spirit.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2026
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As crews positioned orange barricades along the quiet Catalina Foothills road, volunteers moved through the neighborhood posting flyers about Guthrie’s disappearance near a small vigil outside the home.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Germany will not actively participate in military action against Iran but will consider defending its soldiers stationed on multinational military bases in Jordan and Iraq if they are attacked, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Monday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (16) lays up a ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) tries to defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game at American Airlines Center, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Dallas.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility The building incorporates universal design throughout, featuring step-free entrances to all of the restaurants, wide doorways, accessible guest rooms with barrier-free bathrooms, and a wheelchair accessible lift from the shower room to the pool area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Democrats have largely seen the move as a pretext for bogus voter fraud claims down the line, as congressional Republicans tee up new barriers to voter registration through the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Reunions everywhere For almost an hour before the teams squared off, Warriors guard Pat Spencer sat next to and conversed with his younger brother Cam, a shooting guard on the Grizzlies.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Trojans guard Chad Baker-Mazara embraced a villainous role, while Donovan Dent was the hero, lifting the UCLA men’s basketball team to an 81-62 victory.—
Aaron Heisen,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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There have been several campus changes since then, including a ban on using masks to shield identity while breaking campus policies — including overnight encampments without permits.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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A bit farther back, beneath a canopy that shielded them only partly from the blazing sun, those too young to retire stood shoulder to shoulder.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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The independence of cultural institutions safeguards not only artistic freedom, but the vitality of democratic discourse itself.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Our work is complex and consequential and includes recruiting and training thousands of election judges, managing voting equipment and ballots, and safeguarding every vote cast.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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