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
Valerie Gonzalez, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
Syrian government forces moved in to secure the camp a day later but, in the meantime, fences had been pulled down and dozens of prisoners had escaped.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 23 Jan. 2026
While playing, Gordon hoped the Royals would move in the fences.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
But eventually the fences were mended, partly because Fedorov expressed some regret at deciding to leave.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Compensation will be offered, fences will be mended, and long-standing partnerships will inevitably endure.
—Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Good fences make good neighbors—unless your neighbor has theirs on your property.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Wood, fiberglass and vinyl structures, such as fences and gates, are to be replaced with nonflammable materials such as stone, brick, metal and aluminum, Ilko said.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
With no fences mended, Tommy then headed for Chicago, marking the launch of Force in 2022.
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
Dozens of immigrant families protested Saturday behind the fences of a Texas detention facility where a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father were sent this week after being detained in Minnesota.
—Valerie Gonzalez, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
Syrian government forces moved in to secure the camp a day later but, in the meantime, fences had been pulled down and dozens of prisoners had escaped.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 23 Jan. 2026
While playing, Gordon hoped the Royals would move in the fences.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
But eventually the fences were mended, partly because Fedorov expressed some regret at deciding to leave.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Compensation will be offered, fences will be mended, and long-standing partnerships will inevitably endure.
—Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Good fences make good neighbors—unless your neighbor has theirs on your property.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Wood, fiberglass and vinyl structures, such as fences and gates, are to be replaced with nonflammable materials such as stone, brick, metal and aluminum, Ilko said.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
With no fences mended, Tommy then headed for Chicago, marking the launch of Force in 2022.
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fences
Noun
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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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Grassley has argued that the practice protects checks and balances, encourages the White House to consult with senators, and prevents administrations of either party from jamming through prosecutors and judges who lack local support.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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The settlement agreement protects the anonymity of the affected youth and families while securing the withdrawal of the government’s demands for their medical records — and those of their fellow patients, Silver said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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At this scale, electrons start tunneling through barriers meant to contain them, causing current leakage even when devices are off.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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Blake Snell is walking along one of the barriers giving every nearby fan — every one — a fist bump.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights organizes, educates, and defends immigrant communities, pairing on-the-ground support with an unflinching push for a more humane national policy.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sins of Kujo, adapted from Shohei Manabe’s manga, casts Yuya Yagira as a morally ambiguous lawyer who defends society’s most reprehensible figures, a dark, adult-skewing legal drama.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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Minneapolis police took down the makeshift barricades early Friday morning.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Protesters gathered on the sidewalk behind barricades across the street from the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills at the corner of 150th Street and 70th Road, some carrying Palestinian flags.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said the department ignored all 57 immigration detainer requests issued by federal authorities last year, citing a city law that shields noncitizens from deportation under certain circumstances.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Social media companies are protected by the 1st Amendment and by Section 230, a decades-old law that shields internet companies from liability for what users produce and share on their platforms.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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But her mother guards her fiercely, because even the most minor imbalance in her small, cloistered world could bring the seizures back again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Last summer’s political violence — and a subsequent break-in at the Capitol by a nude intruder who guards found sitting in the Senate President’s Chair — increased political pressure to harden security.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
26 Jan. 2026
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Beadlock 18-inch wheels sit in beefy 40-inch tires at every corner, and favorable approach, departure, and breakover angles—obviously a must on the dunes—are complemented by a low-drag shell that also safeguards stability.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
28 Jan. 2026
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Quality education empowers children and young people, safeguards their health and well-being, and breaks cycles of poverty.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Fences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fences. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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