fencing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of fencingnext
as in encircling

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verb

present participle of fence
as in protecting
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 fencing
Verb
The administration’s 79-page proposal for the 8-acre park calls for fencing it all the way around with gates at the north and south entrances to control public access. — Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Between the beds, tunnels of bent cattle fencing provide room for the crops to climb. — Stephen Orr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026 Some shoppers, but mostly regulars who come to walk the mall to get their steps in, say they were shocked to drive into the parking lot and see parts of it blocked off and fencing going up. — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 13 July 2026 As fencing students began to leave or do cooldown stretches, Sullivan continued to practice her footwork and precision with her foil by a target bag. — Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026 Ahead of final completion of the homes, Lennar is expected to install utilities, paving, streets, fencing and landscaping, along with construction of residences, planning files show. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 It is now surrounded by fencing and ominous signs that read DANGER EXPLOSIVES and show a bomb being detonated. — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026 Later this month, the Miami City Commission will consider a proposal to launch a one-year pilot program to allow advertisements on fencing at construction sites within the urban core that have active building permits. — Tess Riski july 1, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Bury an additional foot of fencing below the surface to discourage burrowing. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fencing
  1. surrounding
  2. protecting
  3. connecting
  4. defending
  5. embracing
  6. shielding
  7. attached
  8. guarding
Adjective
  • The system, which serves 100,000 residents in Iowa City and its surrounding, mostly rural communities, typifies the challenges most libraries face.
    — Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 18 May 2026
  • Since then, the bustling market serves the surrounding and significant Latino community and others.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Definition of surrounding
Verb
  • The bolts attaching this structure to the bottom of the spacecraft were then covered by plugs protecting them from the friction of re-entry.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
  • That was followed by the PUC approving ERCOT’s proposal on how to connect large electricity users such as AI data centers while protecting the reliability of the grid via provisions for LVRT and load smoothing.
    — Drew Robb, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026
Definition of protecting
Adjective
  • Znotins acknowledges that the airline makes prices for those non-connecting trips expensive to discourage non-connecting customers from booking them.
    — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Gateway is modified to first repair the old 1910 tunnel immediately and construct a more economical new tunnel (without expensive and unneeded bench walls and cross-connecting passageways) and link it directly into Penn Station.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Definition of connecting
Verb
  • And with Brown, VJ Edgecombe and Dean Wade on the roster, James would also be insulated from defending on the perimeter at a high volume.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The defending champions made Kansas City their base camp for the tournament as the team began its quest to become back to back champions for the first time since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.
    — PJ Green July 13, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of defending
Adjective
  • The saints’ days are celebrated, the great days of history are celebrated, and they’re celebrated with this sort of enormous exuberance and deep investment that is somehow very, very touching, very embracing, and very inclusive.
    — Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Definition of embracing
Verb
  • Their defensive work isn’t about shielding the back line, but about being proactive — Morocco were trying to launch a break here, but Rabiot stepped in to intercept and put France on the attack shortly before Mbappe curled home.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • As a result, as premiums rise, so do subsidies, shielding many consumers from rising prices but also raising costs for the federal government.
    — Rachel Spears — KFF Health News, STAT, 8 July 2026
Definition of shielding
Adjective
  • Their safari-style tents have convenient amenities, such as a kitchen and an attached bathroom, all while staying within easy reach of the water.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
  • There is a compact, guests-only fitness center stocked with modern equipment and Peloton bikes, and those who need to take calls between omakase courses can use the attached business lounge and boardroom.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Definition of attached
Verb
  • The film follows a Federal Marshal guarding the fiancée of an arms dealer seeking witness protection.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • Ajayi can be utilized as a switcher on defense, taking on roles such as guarding the ball handler or the opposing big.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
Definition of guarding

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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fencing. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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