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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as in protects
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
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 June 2026
No parking signs were plastered on fences across Miami Gardens as residents and authorities worked to keep streets clear.
—Anna McAllister, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Groundhogs also are good at burrowing and will tunnel under sheds, sidewalks, house foundations, and some fences.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Don’t go off-trail or jump fences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
While some fences are charming and enhance your home's curb appeal, others can majorly detract from it.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 21 June 2026
Still, Courtney, 40, is hopeful that the duo might mend fences one day.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The route to the public park beyond is wide, and the lush green baseball field, next to woodlands, is complete with a batting cage, fences, and stands.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Cows stand behind fences at Hooves and Feathers Petting Farm.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Noun
Videos from the confrontation show smashed car windows, fires burning on the sidewalks, and Haredi men tearing at police fences as officers beat them back and arrest rioters.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 June 2026
No parking signs were plastered on fences across Miami Gardens as residents and authorities worked to keep streets clear.
—Anna McAllister, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Groundhogs also are good at burrowing and will tunnel under sheds, sidewalks, house foundations, and some fences.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Don’t go off-trail or jump fences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
While some fences are charming and enhance your home's curb appeal, others can majorly detract from it.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 21 June 2026
Still, Courtney, 40, is hopeful that the duo might mend fences one day.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The route to the public park beyond is wide, and the lush green baseball field, next to woodlands, is complete with a batting cage, fences, and stands.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Cows stand behind fences at Hooves and Feathers Petting Farm.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fences
Noun
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But beyond these consecrated walls, continuity may depend as much on action as faith.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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These walls, activated by shooting a switch, permanently block pathways for the remainder of the round, dynamically altering gameplay.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
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That disincentivizes physical attacks (such as cold-boot attacks) and better protects user data.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
22 June 2026
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Curbing an infectious disease abroad protects health at home, reducing the risk of cross-border transmission and lowering the chance of new, costlier public health threats.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
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The race was red-flagged, so crews could clean up the mess and inspect the barriers.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Lauzon also serves as a community engagement manager and designed the project to give emerging and underrepresented artists a place to sell their work without financial barriers.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Judge releases evidence, defends trial decisions The appeal announcement came days after Judge John Roach, who presided over the trial, released evidence shown to jurors, including photos and videos that had not previously been made public because cameras were barred from the courtroom.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Wine mogul David Trone is spending big in a comeback bid as wealthy incumbent April McClain Delaney aggressively defends her seat.—
Erin Cox,
Washington Post,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Police and volunteers were everywhere, as were cones and barricades.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
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Ahead of the storm, police prepared boats and set up barricades in flood-prone areas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Forbes estimates that the provision shields him from civil tax liabilities in the range of $600 million.—
Nick Akerman,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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Or that its status as a tradition shields it from reproach.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The Wolverines signed two other top-50 prospects in forwards Quinn Costello and Lincoln Cosby, plus guards Joseph Hartman and Malachi Brown and center Marcus Moller, a 7-foot-3 prospect from Denmark.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Trailing 104-97, Knicks guards Jose Alvarado and Brunson answered with back-to-back 3s, cutting the score to 104-103.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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According to the State Controller's Office, the state safeguards unclaimed property on behalf of individuals, businesses, and public agencies.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Today Congress took a shortcut in its bid to erase the Roadless Rule, a longstanding conservation policy that safeguards around 45 million acres of national forest land from development.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
10 June 2026
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“Fences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fences. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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