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
Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Feb. 2025
There is such a fine balance between swinging for the fences and doing too much, and that can put a target on your back.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Dickinson has been fencing ever since and even trained with the British Olympic team in the Eighties.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
No event held in front of a chainlink fence calls for a $3,750 cashmere jacket.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Feb. 2025
There is such a fine balance between swinging for the fences and doing too much, and that can put a target on your back.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
With either option, Arnold said, an alley behind the center would be completely fenced off and the park lights would be LED and be on a timer system to prevent light pollution late at night.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Dickinson has been fencing ever since and even trained with the British Olympic team in the Eighties.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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Make use of the giant black box on the wall—your TV.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
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One of the number one hacks to keeping clutter off the minimal floor space was to use heavy-duty magnetic hooks to hang bags and items from the ship’s metal walls.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul hasn't threatened legal action and has vowed to protect transgender people in the state.—
Carrie Shepherd,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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This case seeks to bring accountability and protect other women from facing the same retaliation.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hornets’ security, the Observer previously reported, typically places barricades outside the stadium’s loading dock area to keep pedestrians and fans at bay — particularly when a car is leaving.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2025
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Seeing the makeshift barricade, the OP decided to add their own contribution, placing their cart by the driver's side door.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The visiting Catalans regularly strolled through the first line of pressure that night — with Vinicius Jr and Mbappe unconvincing in defending from the front in a 4-4-2 formation before Barca overloaded the midfield with their technical, creative players.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Musk has defended the access, saying the goal of DOGE—an office within the executive branch established by President Trump via executive order—is to identify and stop government waste.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
7 Feb. 2025
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From Marian Anderson breaking racial barriers in 1939 to Dr. King inspiring millions in 1963 and modern activists continuing the fight for justice today, the Lincoln Memorial stands as a monument to progress, resilience, and hope.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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If the throngs of fans lining the barriers of the red carpet were anything to go by (their screams were audible from the water), Thailand certainly loves Lisa back.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Last week, Trump threatened stiff tariffs on Mexico and Canada, but delayed them for 30 days after both countries promised to send 10,000 troops to guard their U.S. borders.—
Luke Garrett,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
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After Trump lost the 2020 election, Hegseth, at that point a member of the D.C. National Guard, volunteered to guard Biden’s inauguration following the attacks on January 6, but according to his most recent book was flagged as a potential extremist and told to stay home.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes,
7 Feb. 2025
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This will come as a relief to parents who dutifully shielded their children’s eyes when, in the first film, Paddington’s beloved Uncle Pastuzo was crushed (offscreen, but still) by a falling tree.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Among the injured were at least two other children, including a 10-year-old, who was struck by debris in his head while shielding his little sister, and a 9-year-old battling burns on 90% of his body after losing his father in the crash.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Disability rights protected by NJ law The state offers legal protection through the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, which safeguards against workplace bias, including for remote workers.—
Gene Myers,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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By cracking down on misuse and reinforcing accountability, the city can safeguard taxpayer resources, restore public confidence, and focus on meeting its budgetary goals effectively.—
Pamella Pema Reid,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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