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, 10 Mar. 2026
Dense hedges and fences can intercept weed seeds and keep them from entering your yard.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Bring pets inside, and if time allows, make sure fences are secure to prevent pets from escaping or running away.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The suspect was last seen jumping over nearby fences.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The suspect then fled on foot, jumping over nearby fences, police said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Security measures include blast-proof windows, doors that can resist forced entry, cameras, fences, and vehicle barriers.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Just having some fences is not enough.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Mar. 2026
Some early border fences, which went up immediately after the end of the Second World War, were taken from Japanese internment camps; after the war, the Border Patrol received surplus airplanes to make patrolling easier.
—Garrett M. Graff, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
Pool fences and covers Pool fences and secure covers create a critical barrier around the water, helping prevent unsupervised access and giving parents an extra layer of protection when the pool isn’t in use.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Dense hedges and fences can intercept weed seeds and keep them from entering your yard.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Bring pets inside, and if time allows, make sure fences are secure to prevent pets from escaping or running away.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The suspect was last seen jumping over nearby fences.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The suspect then fled on foot, jumping over nearby fences, police said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Security measures include blast-proof windows, doors that can resist forced entry, cameras, fences, and vehicle barriers.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Just having some fences is not enough.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Mar. 2026
Some early border fences, which went up immediately after the end of the Second World War, were taken from Japanese internment camps; after the war, the Border Patrol received surplus airplanes to make patrolling easier.
—Garrett M. Graff, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fences
Noun
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Regular agreements become supportive containers rather than constrictive walls.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Train it above doorways and windows and against walls.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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Competitive elections strengthen democracy, and state leaders should reexamine a system that protects party insiders and sidelines would-be challengers long before voters get their say.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That definition came to encompass places like neighborhood coffee shops, libraries, bars and more, where people from different backgrounds came together in an informal setting with relatively low barriers to access.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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Part of that surplus went toward the creation of the LA84 Foundation, which promotes youth sports by removing barriers and aiming to give all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background or ability, opportunities to participate in sports.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Preckwinkle, a former history teacher, typically defends her record like the head of a classroom, emphasizing context, flipping through prepared statements, and often tersely making her case or deferring to deputies with expertise.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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But while the controversy has reignited debates about whether corridos glorify crime, JOP defends the tradition.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Signs, cones, and barricades will be in place to help direct you to this exit and toward the finish line.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Free accessible seating will be marked using a banner and will be located outside of the barricades.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And the service culture, rooted in the Quranic virtue of hospitality, comes with a rare degree of social tolerance for an Islamic country; King Mohammed VI’s support for tourism effectively shields foreigners from harsh religious strictures.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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The news comes as the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in a case that could determine whether federal pesticide law shields manufacturers from certain health lawsuits.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Swain runs the offense, guards every position and is the one player who cannot afford to have a bad night at the office, lest the Horns will get blown out in most instances.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Miami guards Gal Raviv and Amarachi Kimpson each scored 20.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, the force that safeguards the Islamic Republic, answers directly to him.—
Suman Naishadham,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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This 2024 Allure Best of Beauty Award winner safeguards your strands from temperatures up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit while wrapping them in a barely-there veil of defense.—
Michelle Rostamian,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Fences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fences. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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