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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as in protects
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
Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The trees not only provide shade for the coffee but also medicine, firewood, and animal fodder, and act as live fences for livestock.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Paired with sensors like cameras, UWB helps the robot to avoid obstacles such as trees, steps, and fences.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
The rest resides for a time in lumber, which in the case of redwood is mostly used for picnic tables, fences and decks that all too soon decay and release the remaining carbon.
—John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The gardens cultivated in Walnut Hills are an addition to a growing conservation mission by the zoo, beyond its fences, to activate green spaces, expand tree canopies and increase pollinator habitats in local neighborhoods.
—Hailey Roden, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
The occupiers tore down fences, carved new roads on the reserve and posted armed guards during their 41-day occupation, former Idaho Statesman reporter Rocky Barker wrote at the time.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2025
Some people use espaliers (shrubs trained to grow flat on trellises) on or alongside their fences.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
As an extra challenge for Wheat, the extended (and hair-raisingly hilarious) sequence of a horde of children running through glass doors and breaking down wooden fences was accomplished by 17 little people, meaning the hairstylist had to match each stunt double’s hair to a child actor’s.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Footage of the protests showed Ecuadorians clashing with police forces in the capital city of Quito on Tuesday as protesters dismantled fences and barriers while police fired tear gas in the streets.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The trees not only provide shade for the coffee but also medicine, firewood, and animal fodder, and act as live fences for livestock.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Paired with sensors like cameras, UWB helps the robot to avoid obstacles such as trees, steps, and fences.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
The rest resides for a time in lumber, which in the case of redwood is mostly used for picnic tables, fences and decks that all too soon decay and release the remaining carbon.
—John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The gardens cultivated in Walnut Hills are an addition to a growing conservation mission by the zoo, beyond its fences, to activate green spaces, expand tree canopies and increase pollinator habitats in local neighborhoods.
—Hailey Roden, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
The occupiers tore down fences, carved new roads on the reserve and posted armed guards during their 41-day occupation, former Idaho Statesman reporter Rocky Barker wrote at the time.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2025
Some people use espaliers (shrubs trained to grow flat on trellises) on or alongside their fences.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
As an extra challenge for Wheat, the extended (and hair-raisingly hilarious) sequence of a horde of children running through glass doors and breaking down wooden fences was accomplished by 17 little people, meaning the hairstylist had to match each stunt double’s hair to a child actor’s.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fences
Noun
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And with the President safely ensconced behind the castle walls, the royal charm offensive has begun in earnest.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Launched in 2024 by Sol and Jennia Fredrique Aponte, the summit was born from a desire to create a space where artists of color can thrive beyond traditional gallery walls.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The agency said vaccination within the first day of birth, followed by two-to-three additional doses, protects children for life.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The truth of conservatism lies elsewhere, in the unshakeable principles that the dispensable litany of professed ideals protects.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Trial-size packaging lowers entry barriers in premium categories.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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People without health insurance cannot access services, services in the county are fragmented, and low income creates additional barriers for residents, especially residents of color, the story found.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Friedman defends the All Elite Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship on November 18, 2023 at AEW Full Gear.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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McDaniels defends Maye Following his recent press conferences, something is amiss with Drake Maye.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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As the crowd approached the Parliament, barricades stood firm.—
Sonal Nain,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Demerzel shields the embryo with her body, and both are incinerated, vanishing in a white-hot instant, love and code consumed together.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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This consistency, Nassau argues, shields founders from the reputational hit of a prior lead refusing to participate in follow-ons.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, the win was a team effort as forward Brianna Turner (four points, six rebounds), forward Mikayla Timpson (nine points), guards Shey Peddy, Lexie Hull, and Aerial Powers brought the defensive energy and physicality that Indiana desperately needed.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The entrance to the building is always locked, and at least one officer guards the stairway down to the safes, where advanced securities are in place, including a fingerprint and iris scanner and an electronic key card reader.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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This safeguards regulatory adherence while ensuring fair market competition between domestic and imported products.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The decision safeguards workers' procedural rights in the hiring process, could set a precedent for other states considering similar measures, and marks a significant check on the expansion of federal enforcement authority.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Fences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fences. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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