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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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
Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Police try to hold the line as protesters push the fences outside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Later, tournament organizers issued a statement saying the placement of advertising blocks near the back fences would be reviewed.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 30 May 2026
The Royals also moved in the fences at Kauffman Stadium.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
The experts shared that chicken wire, metal sheeting, garden netting, fences, and hardware cloths are all great defenses.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
Leaders who prioritize software that supports deterministic performance and continuous safety validation will have a much easier time leading robots beyond the fences and staying the course.
—John Wall, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
This area, one of the last pockets of untouched frontier country, is set for 30-foot-tall steel fences, patrol roads, flood lighting and surveillance systems.
—Carlos Morales, NPR, 26 May 2026
The exhibition’s denim collages — cacti, mountains, fences, car keys — frame AI as the latest version of an old American sales pitch.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
Noun
The plan is to invest in building and equipment upgrades like fences, bulletproof glass and video recording systems as well as fund more safety officers and their training, according to budget documents.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Police try to hold the line as protesters push the fences outside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Later, tournament organizers issued a statement saying the placement of advertising blocks near the back fences would be reviewed.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 30 May 2026
The Royals also moved in the fences at Kauffman Stadium.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 30, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
The experts shared that chicken wire, metal sheeting, garden netting, fences, and hardware cloths are all great defenses.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
Leaders who prioritize software that supports deterministic performance and continuous safety validation will have a much easier time leading robots beyond the fences and staying the course.
—John Wall, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
This area, one of the last pockets of untouched frontier country, is set for 30-foot-tall steel fences, patrol roads, flood lighting and surveillance systems.
—Carlos Morales, NPR, 26 May 2026
The exhibition’s denim collages — cacti, mountains, fences, car keys — frame AI as the latest version of an old American sales pitch.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fences
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Cut to Lestat’s head in a toilet bowl in a motel bathroom with blood spewed all over the walls.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Framed photos and decades-old show posters cover the walls of the Old Town Chinatown venue, where drag artists have performed since 1967.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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That's because federal law generally protects Social Security retirement, disability and survivor benefits from garnishment by most private creditors.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Texas also protects a variety of other wildlife, including bats, hawks, owls, whooping cranes and all species of sea turtles, according to TPWD.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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So using these as natural barriers obviously has an enormous significance — enormous importance.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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The department is also advancing plans for the South Delta Gates project, which would replace the temporary rock barriers with permanent operable gates.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 5,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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If Wembanyama defends Hart, this will be a major series for Towns, who will have either Castle, Vassell or Julian Champagnie guarding him.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The player who defends the goal and can use their hands inside the penalty area, also commonly called the keeper.—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 June 2026
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The club said that estimates from the Department of Transportation brought the new cost for barricades, signage and other event items to almost $20,000, over four times the average budget for the parade.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The move came after another night of standoffs between law enforcement and demonstrators at the facility, as protesters could be seen in photographs and videos fighting over barricades as police used riot shields to push them back.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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High-shine and hydrating, Supergoop’s Glow Gloss Lip Balm shields the lips under a nonsticky, sheer gloss finish, available in Vanilla Soft Serve, Pink Peppermint, Strawberry Spritz and now Caramel Glaze.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
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This movement generates Earth’s magnetic field, which shields our planet from harmful cosmic radiation.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
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Of course, that assumes Wembanyama guards Towns.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Fellow Warriors guards De’Anthony Melton (player option) and Seth Curry could also be on the market, as their team faces an uncertain future of building around Seth’s brother.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
29 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 10 Jun. 2026.
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