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
Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Mirrors or reflective decor leaned against a wall or fence can double the visual depth of a space.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
The post ends with a video panning across the family's gorgeous greenhouse and fenced garden at sunset.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
One day after the fights, a toddler managed to crawl under a fence at Hersheypark's ZooAmerica and stick his hand into the wolf enclosure while his parents were reportedly distracted on their cell phones.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Mirrors or reflective decor leaned against a wall or fence can double the visual depth of a space.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
In a petition circulated online on Wednesday, residents drew attention to the lack of barriers or fencing along the waterfront path, especially in the Fells Point area, known for its bars and nightlife.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
The post ends with a video panning across the family's gorgeous greenhouse and fenced garden at sunset.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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Miguel Vargas then hit a liner that got over the left-field wall for back-to-back home runs.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Nature’s drones are male bees that build the walls and octagonal cells of the hive and die after mating.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The idea that Chelsea’s participation in the Club World Cup impacted them is not, according to people with knowledge of their outlook, who asked to be kept anonymous to protect relationships, a majority view at Chelsea.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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As the world gets warmer and garment workers in the global South continue to bear the brunt of rising temperatures, protecting them has never been more urgent.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Lightning robot also crashed into a barricade, fell and waited for its handlers to set it upright.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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The city says barricades were moved without authorization, and the bridge won’t officially open until early May.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In 2014, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s administration reinterpreted Article 9 to allow Japan’s Self-Defense Forces to more actively contribute to international peacekeeping efforts and defend allies.—
Sam Meredith,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs will visit Dodger Stadium this weekend for a three-game series against the two-time defending World Series champions.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The plants serve as a physical barrier against dirty air, absorbing chemicals into their cells and collecting particles with their leaves, according to the researchers.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The soil could also act as a way for the macaques to fight nausea and diarrhea by forming a barrier in the digestive tract, the researchers say.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Luke Kennard went off early in Game 1; Marcus Smart did the same in Game 2 — with Amen Thompson guarding both times.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Harshaw asked Drozd to order the federal agents guarding Mendoza Hernandez to allow him a half-hour meeting with his lawyer before transporting him again.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Iran is China’s largest trading partner in the Middle East, but China’s diverse energy sources have shielded it from the heavy economic toll and energy crisis that the war has caused for other countries in East Asia.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that neither federal law nor the Constitution shields military contractors if their mistakes or negligence result in soldiers being injured in a combat zone.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Adopted under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the treaty opened for signature in September 2023 and could safeguard marine ecosystems beyond national borders.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The First Amendment safeguards the separation of church and state, and the freedom of families to choose how, when and if to provide their children with religious instruction.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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