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
Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
While in the backyard of one of these homes, officers see over a fence that a woman has stepped into her backyard armed with a handgun.
—Jack Hannah, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 2 Apr. 2025
The home office has wall-to-wall windows that look out over a beautiful large back yard that is totally fenced in, There is a balcony area on the second floor, and a reading area that is really different.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Beane has always been the type to swing for the fences rather than play it safe, and between the two, Hairston was the home run swing.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
While in the backyard of one of these homes, officers see over a fence that a woman has stepped into her backyard armed with a handgun.
—Jack Hannah, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
These are professional shoplifters backed by criminal organizations that plan large-scale thefts and fence the products on the gray market, often selling across state lines or through the internet.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 2 Apr. 2025
The home office has wall-to-wall windows that look out over a beautiful large back yard that is totally fenced in, There is a balcony area on the second floor, and a reading area that is really different.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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Hitting the inside wall of the backstretch, the race ended with a photo finish and a video review was used to identify the winner.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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The trio of officers in pursuit made their way to the backyard and climbed up a wall to a fence that separated the home from Lauren’s property.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Open for just 24 hours, starting April 24, the project is meant to humanize the harms of social media use among young children and call for governments and private companies to act urgently to protect online spaces for young users.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Heat also protected Herro better from getting picked on defensively, putting him on Cavaliers forward Max Strus for most of the game.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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There are no safety signs, barricades or police escorts to protect us.—
George B. Sánchez-Tello,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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Police used a water cannon to disperse the crowd after protesters tried to break through police barricades.—
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arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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In a twist from the first Trump administration, which tried to kill Barack Obama's landmark health insurance law, Trump's Justice Department is defending the law.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Almost no member of the alliance, on its own, can defend itself.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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Breaking Barriers In his work, Stone presses the notion that a patient’s treatment options should not be limited simply because of their zip code.—
Jordan French,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Relevant Policy: The Reciprocal Tariff Executive Order (April 2025) imposes tariffs on countries maintaining barriers against U.S. goods, aiming to strengthen domestic manufacturing.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Specifically, the Swiss Guard accompanies the pope to public appearances, guards Vatican City and protects the College of Cardinals during a conclave (the election of a new pope), according to The Holy See.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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He was trained throughout his time as a junior officer to protect and guard the nation’s secrets.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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The secrecy of the conclave is designed to shield the vote from external pressures, Faggioli said.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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More broadly, endowments can help shield schools from financial hardships and maintain their long-term reputations.—
Todd L. Ely,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Starting one’s own business is not just a matter of choice or career but a new way to safeguard your status in society.—
Jon Michail,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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China is determined and capable of safeguarding its own rights and interests.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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