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
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Cows stand behind fences at Hooves and Feathers Petting Farm.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Eschewing fences and pavement in favor of natural footpaths lined with brambles and shrubs, these slender pathways provide epic sea views while leaving the ancestral homes of other animals intact.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Locks were installed, fences were erected and entrances were boarded up.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
As for Koeman’s replacement Xavi, however, who took over in late 2021, there are fences to mend.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
While the raptors checked the fences for weaknesses, Robert Muldoon's thick thighs were testing the seams of his khaki shorts.
—Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Inspect fences and perform any repairs or maintenance, such as reinforcing posts or replacing rotted sections.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The bus struck an 8-year-old boy with autism and his school aide before smashing into two fences, a police report states.
—Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 8 June 2026
Noun
The route to the public park beyond is wide, and the lush green baseball field, next to woodlands, is complete with a batting cage, fences, and stands.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Cows stand behind fences at Hooves and Feathers Petting Farm.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Eschewing fences and pavement in favor of natural footpaths lined with brambles and shrubs, these slender pathways provide epic sea views while leaving the ancestral homes of other animals intact.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Locks were installed, fences were erected and entrances were boarded up.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
As for Koeman’s replacement Xavi, however, who took over in late 2021, there are fences to mend.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
While the raptors checked the fences for weaknesses, Robert Muldoon's thick thighs were testing the seams of his khaki shorts.
—Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Inspect fences and perform any repairs or maintenance, such as reinforcing posts or replacing rotted sections.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The bus struck an 8-year-old boy with autism and his school aide before smashing into two fences, a police report states.
—Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fences
Noun
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The walls that aren’t subject to preservation are sheathed in vast Claro walnut panels of a sinuous, almost figurative grain.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Textured walls and ceilings were also a flop with design pros in the kitchen.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Clarify terms with a counterpart by putting the agreement in writing and asking the one key question that protects both sides.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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The claim that remote work breeds social isolation is a myth for some; instead, VI believe protects women from an exhausting, artificial stress tax.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The British Government is desperate to make progress in tearing down trade barriers.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
13 June 2026
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While most Americans now live in states with some form of legal cannabis access, federal law continues to create significant barriers.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Milrem Robotics has introduced a new plan that could change how NATO defends its eastern border.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Continue reading … SELENE RODRIGUEZ & AMMON BLAIR — While Mexico defends ‘sovereignty,’ cartels import a flesh-eating parasite into Texas.—
,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Metal barricades surrounded Madison Square Garden and police checkpoints were up around Penn Station as city officials scrambled to prevent a repeat of Wednesday night’s chaos, when dozens of fans were taken into custody after the Knicks’ historic comeback.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Knicks fans were being guided like livestock through Midtown, with police officers lining the streets and metal barricades blocking off entire sections of the neighborhood.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Or that its status as a tradition shields it from reproach.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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In the layer of the upper atmosphere called the stratosphere, the gas creates a protective layer that shields Earthlings from harmful ultraviolet rays.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Trailing 104-97, Knicks guards Jose Alvarado and Brunson answered with back-to-back 3s, cutting the score to 104-103.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Morena Baccarin plays The Sorceress, a mysterious being who guards Greyskull Castle.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Today Congress took a shortcut in its bid to erase the Roadless Rule, a longstanding conservation policy that safeguards around 45 million acres of national forest land from development.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
10 June 2026
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By saying what the law is and applying it to real-world cases, the Supreme Court safeguards the rule of law.—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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“Fences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fences. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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