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
Wcco Staff, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Officials reinforced stay-at-home orders by erecting fences around some apartment buildings, essentially incarcerating occupants.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The area is now fenced off as the sea wall is rebuilt.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Schillinger is now extra thankful for the extra security measure of the six foot tall fence in her backyard.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Officials reinforced stay-at-home orders by erecting fences around some apartment buildings, essentially incarcerating occupants.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Much of the 60-mile rail route from downtown San Diego to the Orange County border is fenced.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The area is now fenced off as the sea wall is rebuilt.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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Baldwin nearly had a homer in the seventh, but Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke leaped above the wall to make a dazzling catch.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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What Meyerson got in the first ALF where DCF deposited her was a bedraggled patio, plastic furniture, holes in the walls.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To protect yourself, property owners can sign up for notifications about any new documents filed for their property in the city's Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS).—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Go to the Strait and just take it, protect it.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Families gathered behind police barricades with strollers, signs and winter blankets, waiting as the justices heard arguments inside.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Lyman is careful to point out that, despite the existence of a VIP tier, there is no VIP area in front of the stage — general admission gets to the barricade.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At present, as America's military aggression and assault continue with full force, all our efforts and resources are devoted to defending Iran's very existence.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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During the 2002 World Cup, fans across Africa celebrated Senegal’s upset victory over defending champion France, its former colonizer, as a symbol of liberation.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Chanse Jones, a spokesperson for the leading trade association for pharmaceutical companies, PhRMA, said pharmacy benefit managers and insurers are creating access and affordability barriers for patients even as manufacturers try to expand access.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Yet work demands, caregiving responsibilities, fear, lack of coverage and distrust of the healthcare system can all create barriers for individuals seeking care.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the fullness of time, Nancy had a Nest camera installed—one of those all-seeing eyes meant to guard the property and calm anxious nerves and provide real safety from intrusion.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Guard has separately launched a recruitment drive targeting youths, seeking children as young as 12 to guard security checkpoints, carry out patrols, tend to the wounded, and perform other supporting tasks.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Heat-loving crops like tomatoes get shielded from blight.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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One of the biggest advantages of greenhouse growing is shielding your plants from pests and disease.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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From confirmation to downfall During her confirmation hearings, Bondi promised to safeguard the Justice Department’s independence and bolster its transparency.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Museums safeguard artworks and offer greater stability over longer timelines, while also responding to the fragility of the present.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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