as in encircling
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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
Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Davidson also discussed plans for fencing and landscaping in the area facing the street.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
The best option would be to install fencing around the pool.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Replacing several existing bridges and installing new timber boardwalks with fencing on the River Trail.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
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Verb
According to Kentucky law, second-degree trespassing is when someone knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in a building or upon premises as to which notice against trespass is given by fencing or other enclosures.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Davidson also discussed plans for fencing and landscaping in the area facing the street.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
The best option would be to install fencing around the pool.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Replacing several existing bridges and installing new timber boardwalks with fencing on the River Trail.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fencing
Verb
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The staff acts as almost a mini-military– serving and protecting this metaphorical anti-war, positive energy force field.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Despite state and local laws restricting law enforcement from assisting immigration enforcement, California and San Diego agencies continue to work with the federal government on task forces aimed at combating cross-border crime and protecting public safety.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Since then, the bustling market serves the surrounding and significant Latino community and others.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Olympics soon will be without Sweden’s defending champion men’s team, which was officially eliminated from semifinal contention on Tuesday after a sixth loss in seven matches in round-robin play.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Riverside native and Santa Monica High graduate went on to win five consecutive fights defending her title and becoming a global superstar along the way.—
Brian Martin,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Painter questioned whether the administration is releasing files that only implicate Democrats while shielding Republicans.—
Joseph Shapiro,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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Board members have also signed non-disclosure agreements, previously shielding almost all of the process from public view.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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So mature, his conviction, his instincts, his fearlessness, and to give something which is so different yet so connecting.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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He is known to be a tough-nosed defender capable of guarding four-to-five positions on the court.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Limited rib mobility interferes with the ability to breathe deeply, triggering your body’s stress response, which increases muscle tensing as a guarding mechanism.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Administrator Lee Zeldin said the changes are meant to support electricity grid reliability while safeguarding human health and the environment.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
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Shock absorbers built into the base of the structure, meanwhile, will be tasked with safeguarding the telescope from the threat posed by earthquake tremors.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fencing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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