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
Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Silver mylar tape is twisted and hung between fence posts, or cut into strips and hung on fencing.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Sam Bloch
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
Make your backyard safe: Keep it fenced, plant native vegetation and trim your shrubs to ensure your yard doesn't seem like an ideal place for wildlife.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
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Noun
Rather than rely on Michael Wilson and Greg Dortch to play major roles in 2025, the Cardinals should swing for the fences with Tyreek Hill.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Silver mylar tape is twisted and hung between fence posts, or cut into strips and hung on fencing.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
To make things worse, the square was fenced off from the promenaders and flâneurs.
—Sam Bloch
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
Make your backyard safe: Keep it fenced, plant native vegetation and trim your shrubs to ensure your yard doesn't seem like an ideal place for wildlife.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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Modern Pod Prefab Tiny Home At the core of this 19-foot-long pod-style home are reinforced interlocking joints and multi-layer walls that are designed to withstand extreme weather, according to the seller.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Aug. 2025
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Organic matter was found inside the ice machine and on the walls of the cold holding unit.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Retail giants like Amazon and Walmart have relied on algorithmic pricing for years, adjusting millions of prices daily to protect margins while staying competitive.—
Uttam Kumar,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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While the Russian barricade on the Black Sea has since been lifted, the Commission reports that Ukraine’s current wheat exports (two million tons) are half of its pre-war distribution (four million tons).—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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That said, Jarmusch went on to explain that independent artists such as himself shouldn’t be the ones to have to defend such a relationship.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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That led to a rare Fatal 4-Way at WWE Clash in Paris 2025, where less than a month after becoming world champion once again, Rollins had to defend his title against a trio of fellow main eventers. WWE Clash in Paris 2025 Results for Seth Rollins vs. Jey Uso Vs.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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For leaders, entrepreneurs, and ambitious professionals, Crone’s work helps to dismantle the subconscious barriers preventing the fullest expression of potential.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Looking around the world at cases of democratic backsliding, evidence indicates that a barrier between the executive and control of local law enforcement is a critical safeguard for democracy.—
Joel Day,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For example, both Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, R-Oak Ridge, and Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, are guarded by officers who frequently wear suits, not uniformed state troopers.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Just as persistent droughts motivate people to zealously guard access to their water supplies, a lack of liquidity in global markets encourages governments to ensure that their debt is funded at home rather than leaving it up to the market.—
Adam S. Posen,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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New York's chief medical examiner ruled Epstein's death a suicide, but some – including many Trump loyalists – have questioned that finding and whether the government is shielding Epstein's potential clients from public view.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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In this week’s ruling, Judge Thomas J. Whelan also rejected the county’s claim of qualified immunity — the legal theory that shields government employees from liability except in cases of clear constitutional or civil rights violations.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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This evolution is crucial to building systems that not only safeguard data but also align seamlessly with the agility and innovation AI brings to businesses.—
Ganesh Kirti,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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People have had public debates about the proper approach to safeguarding health since before modern medicine, but RFK is not a fringe academic or internet poster who can argue to his heart’s content without actually hurting anyone.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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