FENCERS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

fencers

noun

plural of fencer

as in fences

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Noun

Too Much Vertical Hardscaping Walls and fences are conspicuous boundaries.

— Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
For more than a decade now, European and indeed American politicians have known that real, fake, enhanced, or context-free pictures of migrants jumping fences will immediately create a wave reaction.

— Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of fences

Noun

Sanchez said that the ruling had been intentionally misconstrued by migrant smugglers to convince thousands of people to cross by swimming around the border fence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Sánchez said that the ruling had been intentionally misconstrued by migrant smugglers to persuade thousands of people to swim around the border fence.

— Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of smugglers

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This was once one of the principal streets used by Tallinn’s wealthy merchants and remains lined with former guild buildings and elaborate historic facades.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
With local vendors selling everything from clothing, thrift and vintage pieces, beauty products, candles, jewelry, fragrances and more, this Indie Market promotes a rotating list of merchants.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of merchants

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Trump pushed legal limits with boat strikes, alienating allies, but traffickers adapted.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 28 July 2026
And in a rare move, US prosecutors indicted a sitting governor – Rubén Rocha Moya of Sinaloa – for allegedly allowing drug traffickers to operate in exchange for bribes and electoral support.

— Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of traffickers

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As malls and suburbia leeched retailers from downtown, the Metropolitan went dark in 1979.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
The success of Speedcat in these higher-end retailers means Puma is getting more shelf space there, which the brand will then try to extend to other offerings, Hoeld said.

— Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Definition of retailers

Noun

Oil prices rebounded slightly early on Tuesday as traders became less confident that a diplomatic solution to the conflict, which has upended energy markets, is in sight.

— Mike Sheen, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
It’s driven by supply and demand, and what traders, refiners and other buyers are willing to pay.

— Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 31 July 2026

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