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
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
It was designed like a garden, and fences and plastic flowers in summer were forbidden.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Baty’s first big league hit was also a home run, and Francisco Alvarez’s first also cleared the fences.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, police cordoned off the beach area with construction fences to keep a large crowd of onlookers at bay.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Rules that require fences of certain heights might make little sense for new reactors buried in the earth; and rules that require a certain number of operators per reactor could be a bad fit for a cluster of smaller reactors with modern controls.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
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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
It was designed like a garden, and fences and plastic flowers in summer were forbidden.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Baty’s first big league hit was also a home run, and Francisco Alvarez’s first also cleared the fences.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, police cordoned off the beach area with construction fences to keep a large crowd of onlookers at bay.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Rules that require fences of certain heights might make little sense for new reactors buried in the earth; and rules that require a certain number of operators per reactor could be a bad fit for a cluster of smaller reactors with modern controls.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fences
Noun
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Drawing at least in part on information from Chalker’s defectors, the Pentagon constructed life-size underground facsimiles of Iranian nuclear facilities where the scientists had worked, attempting to duplicate even the thickness of the walls.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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There are even artworks from local Canadian artists on the walls for additional regional flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Proponents say the bill addresses a shortage of foster homes in Missouri and protects religious freedom.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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If someone pushes you to rush, keep your tone measured and propose a reasonable deadline that protects quality and keeps expectations aligned.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Supporters emphasize election integrity, while opponents warn about potential barriers to participation.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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Winhusen envisions a future where GLP-1 drugs help with one of the most difficult barriers to successful medical treatment — keeping people in treatment.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
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For people living along the coast, sand also defends against intense storms and sea level rise fueled by climate change.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutor defends plea agreement Two men accused of firing shots after the 2024 Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally are still awaiting trial.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Citizens clustered around metal barricades, along the Cheonggyecheon stream, in front of shops and bars—watching on screens or phones while the live sound from the venue washed over them.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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The barricades, traffic cones and signage are all paid for by the production company and provided by a third party company rather than the city, Hardy said.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Not the good, high-altitude ozone that shields us from dangerous UV light, but bad ozone, hovering right above ground level — stinking, brownish, grayish photochemical smog.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Though China says its energy independence shields it from the worst of the crisis, experts say the knock-on effects could be huge for the world’s second-biggest economy as its largest markets are forced to cut down on Chinese imports.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Dilley faces mounting scrutiny from immigration lawyers and advocates, who say children have struggled emotionally and physically in an environment where lights remain on around the clock and guards patrol.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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Sophomore guards Elmarko Jackson and Jamari McDowell, both sophomores, emerged as reliable college rotation players in 2025-26.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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Planning ahead protects our community, preserves essential services, and safeguards Tamarac’s financial future.—
Carol Mendelson,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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If the voltage continues to drop further for any reason, the main contactor disconnects the entire system and safeguards the battery.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Fences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fences. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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