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
Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Our association is now telling us that the town said the fences were mistakenly allowed to be put too close to the lake.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Similar to high school games that line the fences with senior players and cheerleaders, photos of Glory players and their sponsors lined the fence where the team enters the field at Pembroke Hill.
—Pj Green
april 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Bears search far and wide for food sources — and won’t be stopped by doors, fences, trash cans or other barriers between them and tasty morsels, The Idaho Statesman previously reported.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Local companies will provide food at Olympic venues, install fences and portable toilets, and build an equestrian cross-country course, among many other projects.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Decks, fences and garages required construction or repair.
—Alexandria Mansfield, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Or, to put a spin on Robert Frost’s words, good neighbors make good fences.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
The stakes, the action, and the effects budget — this is Stargate swinging for the fences.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
Use fences and hedges to denote the garden's boundaries.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Our association is now telling us that the town said the fences were mistakenly allowed to be put too close to the lake.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Similar to high school games that line the fences with senior players and cheerleaders, photos of Glory players and their sponsors lined the fence where the team enters the field at Pembroke Hill.
—Pj Green
april 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Bears search far and wide for food sources — and won’t be stopped by doors, fences, trash cans or other barriers between them and tasty morsels, The Idaho Statesman previously reported.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Local companies will provide food at Olympic venues, install fences and portable toilets, and build an equestrian cross-country course, among many other projects.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Decks, fences and garages required construction or repair.
—Alexandria Mansfield, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Or, to put a spin on Robert Frost’s words, good neighbors make good fences.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
The stakes, the action, and the effects budget — this is Stargate swinging for the fences.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fences
Noun
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The way the Met has chosen to deal with this is to toss the Vatican frescoes onto all four walls of a side room via projector.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The interior of the home is finished in tongue-and-groove pine on the walls and ceiling, while the flooring is hardwood.—
Adam Williams
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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The First Amendment protects the press precisely because a free press protects democracy.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Apr. 2026
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But unionized workers aren’t the only ones Gloria protects.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Aid agencies say Israeli security restrictions have tied their hands, creating difficult security barriers that have limited the influx of aid.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Other good view barriers for privacy might include the edible olive, pineapple guava, Simpson stopper, Walter’s viburnum, podocarpus and clumping bamboo.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Matriarchy is a force that protects and defends, a force blunted and downgraded at every turn.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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This support among white Christian voters has held since the 2024 election, with two-thirds of white evangelicals saying Trump defends people with religious beliefs similar to theirs, according to a Pew poll released Thursday.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2026
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Additional traffic control measures, including barricades, will be in place to manage large crowds, and field resources will be positioned throughout the city to improve response times.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Some diehard Beliebers—Justin’s fiercest fans—were already camped out near the front barricades.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that neither federal law nor the Constitution shields military contractors if their mistakes or negligence result in soldiers being injured in a combat zone.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Attorney-client privilege typically shields most details about the legal work each timekeeper performs, but the Tribune was able to obtain other billing and payment data from the city under Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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In 2019, the height of the rebuild, the Dolphins, who finished 5-11, started five rookies — wide receiver Preston Williams, guards Deiter and Shaq Calhoun, defensive end Wilkins and cornerback Nik Needham.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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Such an education feeds their curiosity, safeguards their intellectual humility, and develops their capacity for empathy.—
Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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The First Amendment safeguards the separation of church and state, and the freedom of families to choose how, when and if to provide their children with religious instruction.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Fences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fences. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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