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
Antonio Garrido, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
That is until Ashleigh Griffin launched a 1-2 pitch over the fence at Devon Park for a 2-run home run that lifted UCF to a thrilling 7-5 win.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 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
Example: Product Development and Customer Success sit down together and agree on a road map, instead of just lobbing complaints over the fence.
—Antonio Garrido, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
That is until Ashleigh Griffin launched a 1-2 pitch over the fence at Devon Park for a 2-run home run that lifted UCF to a thrilling 7-5 win.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 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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Finally, something to make your walls really pop (!) from Matilda Goad.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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Because when their backs are against the wall, the real Knicks show up.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
Verb
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House of Aama House of Aama, established in 2015, presents fashion as an instrument for storytelling while protecting cultural heritage and preserving memories.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Prima wondered, with pure bafflement, if there would come a time when people did not worry about her innocence and wish to protect her.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
Noun
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The situation escalated when GUNTHER mentioned Goldberg's family, provoking the Hall of Famer to jump the security barricade.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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People hurled insults as the police started taking down the barricades.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2025
Verb
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For weeks, the White House and Homeland Security officials have defended deporting the 29-year-old Maryland father to a Salvadoran prison, after acknowledging in court that it was done in error and against an immigration judge's court order.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Following his controversial decision to play the Lakers’ second-half starters for the entirety of Game 4 — a first in NBA playoff history — Redick defended the decision at his practice media availability and his pre-Game 5 availability.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Some cities, such as San Francisco, are already taking this approach with the construction of flood barriers.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Leo's ascension to the top of the Catholic Church was a surprise, Jameson said, because being a U.S. citizen was long considered a barrier to the papacy.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Verb
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And when the focus shifts from guarding what’s been built to cultivating what’s possible next.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Reese, who led LSU to the 2023 national championship, later threw a three-quarter-court pass to guard Rachel Banham for an easy layup.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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The movement is encased in a soft-iron inner cage, which shields it from magnetic fields that can negatively affects the accuracy of mechanical timepieces.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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Because schools won’t directly share revenue with players until the settlement is approved, compensation still runs through NIL collectives, which help shield contracts and records from scrutiny.—
Sam Khan Jr.,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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She’s tirelessly championed their work confronting the climate crisis, protecting public health and safeguarding nature.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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As peak natural disaster season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is urging Americans to safeguard key financial and tax records and take advantage of available tax relief.—
Dan Cody,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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