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
Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
Three juveniles hopped the fence to the community pool and refused to leave.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
The property has been fenced off ever since, but trespassers never stopped getting in.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2025
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Noun
In all, the Royals clubbed four homers Monday — Nick Loftin also sent one over the fence.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
Three juveniles hopped the fence to the community pool and refused to leave.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Verb
That their beloved city is now going to be fenced off for the sake of one of the richest men in the world feels to many locals like adding insult to injury.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
The property has been fenced off ever since, but trespassers never stopped getting in.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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Things get really tough on the two upper-level spaces where art on the walls competes with everything from exit signs to bathroom doors.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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Those benefits extend beyond Rosary’s walls, school leadership has said.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Snag straw bags that are ideal for a beach day or brunch, straw hats to keep your face protected from the sun, and popular shoe styles like woven flats, simple black flip flops, and kitten heels.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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From quick rinses to gentle drying, here's how to protect your swimwear for seasons to come.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
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As the crowd of protesters surged forward, some pushed against a police barricade that blocked them from Pastor Terry Jones, O'Reilly motioned with his hands for the crowd to move back, pleading with them to keep the peace.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Shevchenko successfully defended her title via fourth-round TKO.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Tesla heads to federal court in Miami on Monday to defend its Autopilot system in a wrongful death case involving the death of a 22-year-old college student.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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This interpretation aligns with the ADA’s broader purpose, which is to eliminate barriers that prevent full and equal participation in everyday life.—
Dekel Skoop,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Cities in eastern Contra Costa County, including Antioch and Pittsburg, are expected to break the 100-degree barrier on Thursday and then perhaps again on Friday, while Concord is expected to peak at 99 on Friday.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Healthcare providers use it to guard sensitive patient data and meet strict compliance standards.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Chen finished with a career-high 10 points and drew the assignment of guarding Ariel Atkins, the Sky’s leading scorer in the fourth quarter.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
Verb
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However, her growing prominence couldn't shield her from the pressures of censorship.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Although the afternoon storm had mostly passed, the emerging sun was almost entirely shielded by a thick canopy of trees, and fat drops of rain from the branches kept our windshield wipers working.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
Verb
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These updates often patch vulnerabilities that malware can exploit. 4) Use mobile security software: The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious software is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Following the case law and detailed criteria for trust classification and instituting best practices can safeguard individuals’ trusts’ domestic status and avoid unintended tax and liability consequences.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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