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
Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
But the two men have since mended fences.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Outdoor Spaces Outside, this trend comes to life through porches, decks, fences, and outdoor furniture.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
Officers had to deploy tear gas and pepper spray when some tried to get through the fences.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Seeing the vast grasslands—with no roads or fences crisscrossing them—come into view was a surreal experience.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
There, in the scorching desert, guarded by fences and video surveillance, this fish swims around in a sunken fishbowl made of rock that's been its only natural home for millennia.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 May 2026
Schrager and Starck swung for the fences, and this iteration plays it safely within the field.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Small outposts consisting of just a few trailer homes and surrounded by security fences dot most hilltops.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 2 May 2026
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The deadly breach underscores longstanding vulnerabilities at sprawling major airports, where perimeter fences meet federal standards but remain surprisingly easy to scale.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
But the two men have since mended fences.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Outdoor Spaces Outside, this trend comes to life through porches, decks, fences, and outdoor furniture.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
Officers had to deploy tear gas and pepper spray when some tried to get through the fences.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Seeing the vast grasslands—with no roads or fences crisscrossing them—come into view was a surreal experience.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
There, in the scorching desert, guarded by fences and video surveillance, this fish swims around in a sunken fishbowl made of rock that's been its only natural home for millennia.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 May 2026
Schrager and Starck swung for the fences, and this iteration plays it safely within the field.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Small outposts consisting of just a few trailer homes and surrounded by security fences dot most hilltops.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fences
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Instead of the usual intercontinental ballistic missiles, tanks and missile systems rolling across the cobbles of Red Square, Russia played a video of its military hardware in action on giant screens opposite the Kremlin walls.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Choose a curtain that has similar colors to the walls, decor, or furniture to promote a cohesive feel.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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By planning ahead and putting the right policies in place, Florida and the PSC have created a model that both protects customers and supports responsible economic growth.—
Scott Bores,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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The group also hopes this pending purchase protects the house from demolition, something the property owner is pushing for even though a previous request to demolish was denied last year.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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For many families, barriers to care stem not only from transportation or cost, but from feeling misunderstood, unseen, or unable to communicate comfortably with providers.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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In the past, the EEOC has also used EEO-1 data to focus the agency’s outreach, education and guidance on industries where empirical evidence indicates that barriers to equal employment opportunity exist.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Continue reading … STANDING FIRM — New York Times defends controversial anti-Israel piece, 'no truth' to retraction claims.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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In the present day, the twins get fired when Racine defends her sister at work.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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This week, barricades have been placed near the nesting area, blocking vehicle access.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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On April 23, Duke Energy announced barricades would be placed at Buster Boyd Access Area in Lake Wylie on boat ramps where less than three feet of water covered the concrete at the end.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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The curve of the land shields the coastline from a heavier swell from the Atlantic, so the water remains calm and clear for long stretches.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Packing a tent, space blanket, tarp or lightweight shelter that shields you from the elements can help if severe weather occurs or your plan takes a turn.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Among them, Musselman brought in Aussie stretch big Joshua Hughes from Evansville, wing/forward Jadis Jones from Lindenwood and guards Isaac Bruns from South Dakota and Aaron Hunkin-Claytor from Hawaii.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Rookie guards Ta’Niya Latson, Chance Gray and Jihyun Park also made the final 12-player roster.—
John Davis,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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America’s 26th president also inspired the region’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park, which safeguards his modest log cabin and a pristine slice of the northern mixed grass prairie and many of the species Roosevelt would have encountered, including bison, prairie dogs and wild horses.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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By validating data authenticity, DNSSEC safeguards against attacks such as DNS spoofing and guarantees that users connect to the correct IP address.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 May 2026
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“Fences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fences. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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