as in walls
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 protects
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 fences
Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Carefree, sun-loving vines scramble up posts, rails, trellises, fences, and arbors to reach for the sky.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Beth and Carter manage to grab a few valuables and load the horses into a trailer, while Rip cuts the property's fences to give their cattle a chance to outrun the flames.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The deadly breach underscores longstanding vulnerabilities at sprawling major airports, where perimeter fences meet federal standards but remain surprisingly easy to scale.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
But the two men have since mended fences.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Outdoor Spaces Outside, this trend comes to life through porches, decks, fences, and outdoor furniture.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
Officers had to deploy tear gas and pepper spray when some tried to get through the fences.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Seeing the vast grasslands—with no roads or fences crisscrossing them—come into view was a surreal experience.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
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Neon had done what Amazon hadn’t—given Riley the freedom to swing for the fences.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Carefree, sun-loving vines scramble up posts, rails, trellises, fences, and arbors to reach for the sky.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Beth and Carter manage to grab a few valuables and load the horses into a trailer, while Rip cuts the property's fences to give their cattle a chance to outrun the flames.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The deadly breach underscores longstanding vulnerabilities at sprawling major airports, where perimeter fences meet federal standards but remain surprisingly easy to scale.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
But the two men have since mended fences.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Outdoor Spaces Outside, this trend comes to life through porches, decks, fences, and outdoor furniture.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
Officers had to deploy tear gas and pepper spray when some tried to get through the fences.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Seeing the vast grasslands—with no roads or fences crisscrossing them—come into view was a surreal experience.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fences
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Donkey soccer was our reprieve from the weight of the world and the foundation of an unlikely community during a time when political forces were trying to build walls between us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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On the walls hung vertical scrolls of Chinese calligraphy.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Car insurance protects you and other drivers from accidents, and it’s legally required for all drivers.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Those laws sought to alter the reporting structure for the secretary or the directors in violation of Amendment 33 of the Arkansas Constitution, which protects the vested powers of constitutional boards, like the Board of Corrections, from usurpation by the governor, the General Assembly or both.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2026
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For many families, barriers to care stem not only from transportation or cost, but from feeling misunderstood, unseen, or unable to communicate comfortably with providers.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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In the past, the EEOC has also used EEO-1 data to focus the agency’s outreach, education and guidance on industries where empirical evidence indicates that barriers to equal employment opportunity exist.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Continue reading … STANDING FIRM — New York Times defends controversial anti-Israel piece, 'no truth' to retraction claims.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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In the present day, the twins get fired when Racine defends her sister at work.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Ferraris and Mercedes-AMGs snake through the tiny porte cochère while paparazzi scream celebrity names from behind barricades lining the Croisette.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Access to platforms was blocked off with bicycle-rack style barricades and roll-down gates as MTA police officers stood sentry, directing people to alternative transportation.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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The curve of the land shields the coastline from a heavier swell from the Atlantic, so the water remains calm and clear for long stretches.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Packing a tent, space blanket, tarp or lightweight shelter that shields you from the elements can help if severe weather occurs or your plan takes a turn.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Among them, Musselman brought in Aussie stretch big Joshua Hughes from Evansville, wing/forward Jadis Jones from Lindenwood and guards Isaac Bruns from South Dakota and Aaron Hunkin-Claytor from Hawaii.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Rookie guards Ta’Niya Latson, Chance Gray and Jihyun Park also made the final 12-player roster.—
John Davis,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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America’s 26th president also inspired the region’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park, which safeguards his modest log cabin and a pristine slice of the northern mixed grass prairie and many of the species Roosevelt would have encountered, including bison, prairie dogs and wild horses.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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By validating data authenticity, DNSSEC safeguards against attacks such as DNS spoofing and guarantees that users connect to the correct IP address.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 May 2026
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“Fences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fences. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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