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
Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The Chicago Street Race will once again feature a 12-turn, 2.2-mile course through Grant Park, down DuSable Lake Shore Drive and up Michigan Avenue, which will be closed off and lined with fences, grandstands and hospitality suites.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
Currently displaying rows 1 to 5. Boccia Para judo
Para table tennis
Para taekwondo
Wheelchair fencing
The venue plan approved by the International Paralympic Committee places the majority of the Paralympic events in L.A., with additional sites in Long Beach, Carson and Arcadia.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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Noun
The footage shows the dog lying on his belly behind a fence, visibly submitting to another canine.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The Chicago Street Race will once again feature a 12-turn, 2.2-mile course through Grant Park, down DuSable Lake Shore Drive and up Michigan Avenue, which will be closed off and lined with fences, grandstands and hospitality suites.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Verb
At the governmental level, this might mean working through our congressional delegation to encourage federal tax increases whose revenue is fenced off to subsidize child care, affordable housing for families, and provide low-cost college and vocational training to mothers and fathers.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
Currently displaying rows 1 to 5. Boccia Para judo
Para table tennis
Para taekwondo
Wheelchair fencing
The venue plan approved by the International Paralympic Committee places the majority of the Paralympic events in L.A., with additional sites in Long Beach, Carson and Arcadia.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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Human smugglers, often linked to drug cartels, have used tunnels, ladders and power tools to cross walls.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Project Rock, 3580 N. Andrews Ave., Oakland Park, is a 10,000-square-foot indoor venue with 16,000 square feet of vertical climbing, featuring rock-realistic walls that are between 40 and 60 feet high.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Agnes has born the brunt of the harshness of the world, and Ada has been protected.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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It is believed that the alligator may have been a female acting to protect her hatchlings, reptile expert Kim Titterington told 7News Miami.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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After emotions had eased, police could be seen forming a human barricade on the sand to move the large group.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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James Hurley gives a moving performance at the Road House outside of Twin Peaks, and learns of an unusual vision experienced by his cockney co-worker at Great Northern security, Freddie, who will defend James from the attack of a jealous husband with a most unusual strength-enhancing glove.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
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Queen wasps can live up to a year, while worker wasps, infertile females that build and defend the nest, live two to three weeks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The barrier not only separates two empires and ideologies, but cleaves the psyches of the characters themselves.—
Rav Grewal-Kök
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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IndyCar safety officials immediately jumped over the barrier that separated the track from pit road to check on him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton has exercised his player option for the 2025-26 season, a league source confirmed to The Athletic.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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At Friday’s hearing, he is also set to address a state request to limit troops under federal control to guarding federal buildings, and to bar them from accompanying Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on the workplace raids that sparked the protests.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
Verb
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The main compartment is protected by a zipper, while the outside is made of a water-repellent fabric that will shield your wallet from the elements.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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While Chávez consistently denied involvement in drug trafficking, his administration fostered ties with guerrilla organizations and was accused of shielding FARC leaders and cocaine shipments.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2025
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The 5 Best Shower Filters to Save Your Skin and Hair from Hard Water Tips to Improve Water Quality To ensure that your home has healthy, clean water for drinking and bathing, here are a few tips to consider to safeguard your water supply.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2025
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The Del is a living testament to safeguarding our past.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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