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
Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2025
This grandma insisted my daughter hit her, then made the tour unpleasant
Ask a real estate pro: Can HOA force owner to put up fence and swap out plants?
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Many of the tankers ship oil to India and China, which have made up a growing share of Russia's oil exports after it was fenced out of European markets after the invasion.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Noun
According to league sources, the club has been on the fence about trading captain Brayden Schenn, who has a full no-trade clause.
—Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2025
This grandma insisted my daughter hit her, then made the tour unpleasant
Ask a real estate pro: Can HOA force owner to put up fence and swap out plants?
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Parts of Pando have been fenced off to mitigate these impacts, but this approach has created unintended consequences, such as dividing the grove into separate ecological zones.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Many of the tankers ship oil to India and China, which have made up a growing share of Russia's oil exports after it was fenced out of European markets after the invasion.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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Once the lemon water has warmed, allow the mug to stand in the microwave for a few more minutes while the inside walls collect steam.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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According to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), Dove opened the door to his uncle's home, triggering a shotgun which was screwed into the wall and set up to fire if somebody entered the house.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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His disciplinary history, if in existence, is protected by the Privacy Act of 1974.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ahead of his set, fans along the barricade shared their excitement.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Providence stoked to defend Class 4A state title, but Lincoln-Way West also will contend.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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From automating incident response to proactively identifying threats and strengthening identity and access controls, AI enables organizations to defend against evolving risks with greater speed, efficiency and accuracy.—
Kathleen Walch,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Moreover, less than 5% of Brazil’s Black population speaks English — meaning Black founders are typically up against a significant barrier to international opportunities.—
Angelica Mari,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Trump and his administration have been working to break down the legal barriers preventing presidents from removing independent agency officials at will.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Mar. 2025
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So the hardest part was keeping the lid on it, remaining guarded, whilst also trying to have a heart and connect with him.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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As natural protectors, dogs might decide to sit by doors to guard the house and family from possible intruders.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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With state universities and colleges continuing to see turnover of presidents, a House panel Wednesday unanimously approved a bill that would repeal a law shielding information about presidential candidates from public disclosure.—
Jim Saunders,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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The ruling shields several independent, bipartisan multi-member agencies from direct White House control.—
Jody Godoy,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Beyond this immediate imperative, however, European countries have less clarity and consensus about how to safeguard the transatlantic alliance.—
Michael E. O’Hanlon,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Mar. 2025
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The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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