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
ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Officials reinforced stay-at-home orders by erecting fences around some apartment buildings, essentially incarcerating occupants.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
That includes surfaces such as trees, rocks, firewood, fences, bricks, grills, patio furniture, propane tanks, and vehicles.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Each solar light in this pack of 16 can be clipped onto fences, balconies, porch railings, deck posts, or stairs.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
But no, neither was the beneficiary of the Royals moving in the fences for this season.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
In the first game at Kauffman Stadium since the Royals moved in the fences 8 to 10 feet, all four runs scored on home runs.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Cardboard office file storage boxes are used as stairs, fences and furniture.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Tens of millions of tax dollars have been spent on tighter security, including taller perimeter fences, anti-drone technology and the electronic delivery of mail.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
In one instance, a detainee escaped when there was no staff assigned to watch the perimeter fences.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Officials reinforced stay-at-home orders by erecting fences around some apartment buildings, essentially incarcerating occupants.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
That includes surfaces such as trees, rocks, firewood, fences, bricks, grills, patio furniture, propane tanks, and vehicles.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Each solar light in this pack of 16 can be clipped onto fences, balconies, porch railings, deck posts, or stairs.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
But no, neither was the beneficiary of the Royals moving in the fences for this season.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
In the first game at Kauffman Stadium since the Royals moved in the fences 8 to 10 feet, all four runs scored on home runs.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Cardboard office file storage boxes are used as stairs, fences and furniture.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Tens of millions of tax dollars have been spent on tighter security, including taller perimeter fences, anti-drone technology and the electronic delivery of mail.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fences
Noun
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My goal was to inspect calcium carbonate rocks, found near methane seeps at the base of the canyon walls, in search of methane-eating microbes.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Upgrades will require significant reinforcement of some walls and elevator shafts, though engineers have found ways to do the work by pouring new concrete footings and installing additional steel bracing without significantly impinging on internal spaces or being visible on exterior surfaces.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The resort also supports the South Caicos Heritage Foundation, which protects surrounding coral reefs and often spearheads community clean-up initiatives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Say goodbye to soggy subs thanks to the Sub Sandwich Container, which protects your sandwich on the go.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Address a gopher threat proactively through weed control and laying down barriers.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Virtual psychology removes outdated barriers by merging medical scrutiny with convenience, helping individuals move from uncertainty toward greater clarity.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her squid-ink flavor profile was one note, and her monkfish had a weirdly wet and spongy texture that Rhoda defends but that none of the judges can figure out.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Los Angeles city attorney’s office, which defends the LAPD in most civil lawsuits, generally does not comment on pending litigation as a matter of policy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Traffic was rerouted in some areas, but barricades didn’t line all of Ocean Drive and sidewalk seating returned.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The vehicle smashed through barricades and concrete, racing down a hallway before becoming lodged in the twisted wreckage.—
Gayle Pearlstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Wegovy pill has a special ingredient that shields it from some erosion, but people must still take it on an empty stomach to ensure it’s properly absorbed.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act typically shields them from liability for content posted by users.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Then Badgers guards John Blackwell and Nick Boyd, who had fueled a February upset of the Illini, took over.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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In addition to Nacua, the group includes Pro Bowl linebacker Byron Young, guards Steve Avila and Kevin Dotson, and defensive end Kobie Turner.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This key milestone, overseen by the UK’s Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), the Environment Agency, and Natural Resources Wales, provides formal validation that there are no fundamental safety, security, or safeguards flaws in the SMR-300 design.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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The encryption in standard computing—the kind that safeguards your email from hackers—is so difficult to solve that classical computers using regular chips can never break it.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Fences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fences. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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