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
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The occupiers tore down fences, carved new roads on the reserve and posted armed guards during their 41-day occupation, former Idaho Statesman reporter Rocky Barker wrote at the time.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2025
Three key lessons for protecting homes from wildfire emerged, two of them applying to individual homeowners hardening houses against fire, and clearing nearby flammable materials like plants and fences and one requiring communitywide action.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
All these possibilities can camouflage fences in the background.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, several masked people wearing dark clothing breached the fences and vandalized the building, according to officials and court documents.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
McCarty did not provide a specific opening date, which will depend on weather, the installation of fences and lighting and the arrival of materials.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Residents reported dogs behind fences jumping over them or barking at them.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
As an extra challenge for Wheat, the extended (and hair-raisingly hilarious) sequence of a horde of children running through glass doors and breaking down wooden fences was accomplished by 17 little people, meaning the hairstylist had to match each stunt double’s hair to a child actor’s.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Traditional baskets woven from multi-colored beads stand by bamboo fences and trees hang over the stone paths.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The occupiers tore down fences, carved new roads on the reserve and posted armed guards during their 41-day occupation, former Idaho Statesman reporter Rocky Barker wrote at the time.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2025
Three key lessons for protecting homes from wildfire emerged, two of them applying to individual homeowners hardening houses against fire, and clearing nearby flammable materials like plants and fences and one requiring communitywide action.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
All these possibilities can camouflage fences in the background.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, several masked people wearing dark clothing breached the fences and vandalized the building, according to officials and court documents.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
McCarty did not provide a specific opening date, which will depend on weather, the installation of fences and lighting and the arrival of materials.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Residents reported dogs behind fences jumping over them or barking at them.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
As an extra challenge for Wheat, the extended (and hair-raisingly hilarious) sequence of a horde of children running through glass doors and breaking down wooden fences was accomplished by 17 little people, meaning the hairstylist had to match each stunt double’s hair to a child actor’s.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fences
Noun
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The building needed extensive renovations, including new floors, interior walls, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, and repairs for water damage to the roof.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Show the shop floor in action Don’t underestimate how compelling your day-to-day operations can be to folks outside your four walls.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The case also wraps around all four side of the iPhone, with the same elevated lip that protects the screen.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Making this distinction prevents overengineering and protects morale, budget, and timeline.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Trial-size packaging lowers entry barriers in premium categories.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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People without health insurance cannot access services, services in the county are fragmented, and low income creates additional barriers for residents, especially residents of color, the story found.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jeffrey Breinholt, an architect of the material support statutes who spent three decades as a federal terrorism prosecutor, defends the laws as crucial to closing loopholes that were exploited by foreign militant groups and their domestic sympathizers.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a nonpartisan organization that defends First Amendment rights across the political spectrum, and survey company College Pulse rank the campus speech environment of 257 public and private universities each year.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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As the crowd approached the Parliament, barricades stood firm.—
Sonal Nain,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Demerzel shields the embryo with her body, and both are incinerated, vanishing in a white-hot instant, love and code consumed together.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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This consistency, Nassau argues, shields founders from the reputational hit of a prior lead refusing to participate in follow-ons.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The result is an erosion of individual agency and a system that guards access rather than broadens it.—
Anmol Verma,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other players of note include offensive/defensive tackle Stacy Peck, running back Joe Pullio, guards Evan Murphy and Braden Delisle, and safety Parker Delong.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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This safeguards regulatory adherence while ensuring fair market competition between domestic and imported products.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The decision safeguards workers' procedural rights in the hiring process, could set a precedent for other states considering similar measures, and marks a significant check on the expansion of federal enforcement authority.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Fences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fences. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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