as in wall
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 to protect
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 fence
Marc Levy and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Lee hit his first home run of the afternoon in the top of the fourth inning off Yankees (8-7) starter Carlos Rodón, sitting on a hanging slider and launching a 406-foot no-doubter over the right-field fence.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Come to the beautiful property along the island’s Southern coast for a week and your itinerary can be filled with fencing lessons from a nine-time Olympic champion, table tennis classes with an international sensation and mountain bike rides with one of the world’s top pro cycling teams.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Police say suspect hopped security fence and forcibly entered residence
Balmer, who is registered as an unaffiliated voter, appeared to have carefully planned the attack, police said.
—Marc Levy and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Lee hit his first home run of the afternoon in the top of the fourth inning off Yankees (8-7) starter Carlos Rodón, sitting on a hanging slider and launching a 406-foot no-doubter over the right-field fence.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
Listen to this article Almost two years after being fenced off because of safety concerns, the playground Vinehenge is being removed from Grape Day Park in Escondido.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Come to the beautiful property along the island’s Southern coast for a week and your itinerary can be filled with fencing lessons from a nine-time Olympic champion, table tennis classes with an international sensation and mountain bike rides with one of the world’s top pro cycling teams.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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Hitting the inside wall of the backstretch, the race ended with a photo finish and a video review was used to identify the winner.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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The trio of officers in pursuit made their way to the backyard and climbed up a wall to a fence that separated the home from Lauren’s property.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Open for just 24 hours, starting April 24, the project is meant to humanize the harms of social media use among young children and call for governments and private companies to act urgently to protect online spaces for young users.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Privacy - Terms protected by reCAPTCHA Privacy - Terms While concerns over the state of the global economy soured risk sentiment around the world, the slide in Indian equities began long before Donald Trump began his second mandate as U.S. president and trade tariffs dominated news headlines.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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There are no safety signs, barricades or police escorts to protect us.—
George B. Sánchez-Tello,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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Police used a water cannon to disperse the crowd after protesters tried to break through police barricades.—
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arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In a twist from the first Trump administration, which tried to kill Barack Obama's landmark health insurance law, Trump's Justice Department is defending the law.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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But López Obrador has defended hydrocarbons since his youth, and the energy reform became a rallying cry for MORENA.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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They are often arranged in multiple staggered rows and embedded into the ground, sometimes accompanied by trenches or additional barriers to enhance their effectiveness.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The barrier, essentially the maritime version of a wall, was meant to deter immigrants from crossing in certain areas.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Specifically, the Swiss Guard accompanies the pope to public appearances, guards Vatican City and protects the College of Cardinals during a conclave (the election of a new pope), according to The Holy See.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Wolves guard Mike Conley recently lauded his team’s ability to meet any challenge.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The secrecy of the conclave is designed to shield the vote from external pressures, Faggioli said.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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More broadly, endowments can help shield schools from financial hardships and maintain their long-term reputations.—
Todd L. Ely,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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These timely and precise reports are crucial for the National Weather Service, aiding in the delivery of accurate weather warnings that help safeguard both lives and property.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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Starting one’s own business is not just a matter of choice or career but a new way to safeguard your status in society.—
Jon Michail,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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