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
Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
Leipold added that Guerin, with a lot of the assets the Wild have in terms of young players, prospects and draft picks, has the license to go out and swing for the fences on the trade market, whether that’s before this season’s March 6 trade deadline or next summer.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Hopefully, the little guy is all dandy and is now staying away from fences and buckets.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
There are no spools of barbed wire atop its fences or looming guard towers to announce its purpose.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Behind the facility, a large parking lot is ringed with fences topped with razor wire.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Volunteers will have the opportunity to work with Midpen staff on a variety of projects, like restoring and improving trails, clearing debris and repairing fences.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
According to the company's website, the Halo collar uses GPS to create wireless fences and includes real-time tracking through a smartphone app.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
With their strong lines and solid structure, fences are just begging to be planted with vines and other climbing plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
The birds nest between March and late-August, so maintaining fences during the nesting season gives the babies a better chance at survival.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
Leipold added that Guerin, with a lot of the assets the Wild have in terms of young players, prospects and draft picks, has the license to go out and swing for the fences on the trade market, whether that’s before this season’s March 6 trade deadline or next summer.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Hopefully, the little guy is all dandy and is now staying away from fences and buckets.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
There are no spools of barbed wire atop its fences or looming guard towers to announce its purpose.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Behind the facility, a large parking lot is ringed with fences topped with razor wire.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Volunteers will have the opportunity to work with Midpen staff on a variety of projects, like restoring and improving trails, clearing debris and repairing fences.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
According to the company's website, the Halo collar uses GPS to create wireless fences and includes real-time tracking through a smartphone app.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
With their strong lines and solid structure, fences are just begging to be planted with vines and other climbing plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fences
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The pavilion’s interior was reminiscent of a military entertainment bar, with a dim red light, two screens placed on opposite walls, and a couple of microphones standing in the middle.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Diners enjoyed autumn chicory salad and seared filet mignon in the soft glow of the lights illuminating the temple’s Aeolian sandstone walls and snapped wrist shots against the backdrop of the reflecting pool, meant to evoke the West Bank of the Nile.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Toby, a towering tan tapeworm sculpture, greets employees at the front door to promote Elanco's Credelio Quattro medicine, which protects dogs against fleas, ticks and tapeworms.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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The munition can also be diverted mid-flight if battlefield conditions change — a feature that commanders say minimizes collateral damage and protects soldiers.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Kentucky passed House Bill 90 to reduce barriers for establishing freestanding birthing centers, which have been absent in the state since the 1980s.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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While the American College of Radiology now recommends annual MRI in addition to mammograms for women with dense breasts seeking supplemental screening, barriers to MRI use include lack of access, high-cost and patient intolerance, according to the authors.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to data from the Casa del Encuentro, a civil organization that defends women’s rights, 164 women were killed in Argentina in the first eight months of 2025.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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James Burling is vice president of legal affairs at Pacific Legal Foundation, a nonprofit legal organization that defends Americans’ individual liberty and constitutional rights.—
James Burling,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Many of them moved over and around the barricades to enter the park on foot.—
Brian Todd,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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This pledge erases dissenting Israeli voices, legitimizes falsehoods, and shields Hamas from blame.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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Instead of protecting a brain, the system shields the drone’s electronic components, motor, and propeller.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
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That second tier of the East, the one the Pistons are hoping to join, is ripe for the Magic, a tough-minded, young team that already guards like one of the NBA’s elite.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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This coating guards the grapes against bacteria and fungi.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Instead, a young woman reclaims her voice, channeling creativity and conviction into a fight for legislation that safeguards survivors and reshapes how justice is pursued.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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The preserve now safeguards the meadow below the iconic Stewart Falls as well as popular hiking and cross-country ski trails around it.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Fences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fences. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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