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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
The rate cut could help make vehicle financing more affordable, reducing monthly payments and encouraging potential Harley buyers who are on the fence to move forward with their purchases.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Their tale has some seeds, but the last surviving tree from the couple’s grove still stands in Riverside today, fenced, guarded and commemorated with a plaque noting it as a California historic landmark.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Add depth to a fence to increase its effectiveness.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
The rate cut could help make vehicle financing more affordable, reducing monthly payments and encouraging potential Harley buyers who are on the fence to move forward with their purchases.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Italy has a rich fencing history, having won more fencing Olympic medals than any other country, and the company employs multiple fencers at its Italian headquarters.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Their tale has some seeds, but the last surviving tree from the couple’s grove still stands in Riverside today, fenced, guarded and commemorated with a plaque noting it as a California historic landmark.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
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Former closets and bedroom walls, in the alley next to the building.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The five-bedroom house has stone, brick, wood, and iron detailing; stone feature walls; arched halls; chef's kitchen with brick ceiling; lofty sitting room with curved beams; three guest suites; and lower-level wine cellar, gym, and pub.The Week Staff, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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This includes even some mature and old-growth forests that Biden’s executive order was supposed to protect.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Given this, the U.S. government along with governments around the world are eager to harness the ocean for economic purposes, as well as protect it from the dangers of climate change.Devika Rao, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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The two groups are massed on opposite sides of the steps to Low Library, divided by metal barricades and monitored by campus safety teams.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
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Chalk graffiti on barricades surrounding a park near vice presidential nominee JD Vance's Alexandria home was painted over Tuesday.Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
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Sanchez — who campaigned for office in 2022 on a platform of reforming the county’s troubled jail amid scores of in-custody deaths over the last decade — defended the deputies in her memo.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The outcomes of these proceedings are currently uncertain, and the company is defending these cases vigorously.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Vulnerability helps break down barriers, creating a space where people can be authentic, share their concerns and contribute to the overall success of the organization.Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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She was born into an era when women didn’t have the right to vote and racial barriers prevented Black Americans from fully participating in democracy.Melissa Noel, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Further Reading Fencing erected at White House, VP residence as D.C. braces for unrest (The Washington Post) Panic buttons, drones, snipers among plans to guard a high-risk election (The Washington Post) Follow me on Twitter.Conor Murray, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The two most compelling testimonies, from two security officers who claimed to be guarding then-UN Secretary-General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, were provided to Hopkins exclusively by letter.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024
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Then, about 15 years ago, immigrant rights activists pushed back, organizing campaigns to shield migrants from the raids and galvanizing support to repeal the anti-immigration laws.Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
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Berry also found about 100 burn marks on the walls, which were meant to shield the building from fire.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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In these turbulent times, the role of states in safeguarding fundamental rights has never been more crucial.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The task force also aims to protect voting rights and ensure that election officials can do their jobs without fear of harassment or violence, thereby safeguarding the integrity of the election process.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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