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
Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
Using a section of your existing fence can be both time- and cost-saving, if that is a viable option.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Susan Page, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Pimlico is fenced off with black tarp.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 15 May 2026
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Noun
Pine is a very affordable and common type of wood to use on vertical and horizontal fences alike.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
Using a section of your existing fence can be both time- and cost-saving, if that is a viable option.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Verb
The area was fenced and visitors had to go through magnetometers to enter, but the mood in the morning was relaxed and festive.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Pimlico is fenced off with black tarp.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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Not one but two heaters; one wall mounted right next to the bed and one electric fur rug for under foot comfort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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But after leaping and stretching his torso over the top of the wall, the ball fell just out of his reach.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
Verb
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The Linc is an open-air stadium, so there is no dome or roof to protect fans from the sun.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Its leaders have repeatedly contended that their resistance to occupation is protected under international law and the Lebanese constitution, if not under the new domestic policy.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Rollins hit a flying attack over the barricade to take down Breakker.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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This week, barricades have been placed near the nesting area, blocking vehicle access.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Governor Gavin Newsom's office defended the framework, calling protests against Hernandez a cynical attempt to weaponize the debate.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The question is whether the student understands it well enough to defend it, adapt it and apply it when conditions change.—
Shannon McKeen,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The new barrier panels would be installed on top of the existing concrete barriers with anchored metal plates spaced about 20 feet apart.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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The legislation aims to increase housing supply and reduce regulatory barriers to construction, with the House adding amendments to the Senate version of the bill to restrict large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Barnes shares touches with fellow All-Star Brandon Ingram and guards RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, but Barnes is a superpowered connector.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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As for the Cliff Booth movie, like all things involving Tarantino, it has been closely guarded.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Volvo safety expert Isabelle Stockman says the EX60 was designed with super-strong A-pillars and a header to shield the car’s occupants from potential hazards.—
Kristin Shaw,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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Earlier this year, a law that seeks to shield minors from addictive, violent, and pornographic online content took effect.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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While court orders that block counterfeiters can help to safeguard intellectual property, sometimes those counterfeiters simply turn to other aliases and cybersquatting ploys to continue their activities.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 May 2026
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Newsom is eager to safeguard programs that have defined his tenure as the leader of the nation's most populous state and one of the world's largest economies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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