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
Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
Creating barriers with plants, lattices, and fences can shield your unit from debris without interfering with its operation or putting it at risk of damage.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
First on the scene Before the NHL pregame fences blocked off Northeast 16th Avenue, popular with the area’s walkers, runners and baby strollers, the first two fans in Panthers jerseys sat on a bench watching the setup for the Friday night fuss.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
This season is marked by the sparkle and glow of holiday decorations adorning buildings, trees, and fences.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 21 Dec. 2025
Plutonium production continued throughout the Cold War into the 1980s, long after World War II ended, leaving behind a legacy far larger and more complex than anyone working behind those fences could have imagined.
—New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025
The applicant agreed to consider placing netting above the fences to prevent balls from reaching the roadway.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Young feels within range for Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, who always swings for the fences.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Wildlife managers used tactics including drones, beanbags, diversionary feeding, deterrent fences and round-the-clock field presence, but the wolves persisted in killing cattle, the DFW said.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
Bring pets inside, and if time allows, make sure fences are secure to prevent pets from escaping or running away.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
Creating barriers with plants, lattices, and fences can shield your unit from debris without interfering with its operation or putting it at risk of damage.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
First on the scene Before the NHL pregame fences blocked off Northeast 16th Avenue, popular with the area’s walkers, runners and baby strollers, the first two fans in Panthers jerseys sat on a bench watching the setup for the Friday night fuss.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
This season is marked by the sparkle and glow of holiday decorations adorning buildings, trees, and fences.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 21 Dec. 2025
Plutonium production continued throughout the Cold War into the 1980s, long after World War II ended, leaving behind a legacy far larger and more complex than anyone working behind those fences could have imagined.
—New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025
The applicant agreed to consider placing netting above the fences to prevent balls from reaching the roadway.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Young feels within range for Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, who always swings for the fences.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Wildlife managers used tactics including drones, beanbags, diversionary feeding, deterrent fences and round-the-clock field presence, but the wolves persisted in killing cattle, the DFW said.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fences
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Damaged walls may not be able to support the building's weight.—
Pat Harvey,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Using a speaker outside the stall results in reverb and echoing as the music bounces around the bathroom walls, making the sound muddy and unpleasant.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined in a federal whistleblower investigation that Balkan Express LLC violated the Surface Transportation Assistance Act, which protects commercial motor vehicle safety complaints, according to the release.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Regular sweeping protects floors by removing gritty debris that can scratch and damage finishes.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Authorities installed concrete barriers outside the federal building following protests.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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These kinetic barriers restrict rate capability and dramatically reduce usable capacity under fast-charging or cold-climate conditions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Reyes defends pay, confirms residency During the meeting, CBS News Miami asked about the nearly half-million-dollar salary attached to the position.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Because the anti-Trump side defends the rule of law, it can be drawn into legalistic objections that sound pettifogging and irrelevant.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The deputy was seen on video struggling through makeshift barricades of mattresses and furniture before confronting Camacho, who was holding the boy in a chokehold with one hand while brandishing a knife in the other.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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But even incremental progress would mark a break from a status quo that shields the powerful while leaving the rest behind.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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One where exhaust and propellant residues react with ozone, thinning the layer that shields life below.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Starting guards Boogie Fland and Xaivian Lee ended the first half 0-of-7 shooting and Florida leading just 41-40, with 26 points by Haugh and Condon on 11-of-14 shooting.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Greenland also guards part of the GIUK Gap, named for the initials of Greenland, Iceland and the United Kingdom, where NATO monitors Russian naval movements in the North Atlantic.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Biotech safeguards our national security by bolstering agriculture and energy production and protecting us from pandemics and bioterrorism.—
Sen. Todd Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Building a Cloud Security Strategy Building a cloud security framework that not only safeguards data but also enables an IT team to keep an eye out for potential threats is necessary to meet today's requirements.—
Jason Phillips,
jsonline.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Fences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fences. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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