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
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Burr, meanwhile, plays Moss with a comedian’s ear for rhythm, setting up each blunt force blow and devious jab like so many cans to be shot off a fence.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
Years of recovery lie ahead for what’s left of Bidwell Mansion as the historic Chico estate remains fenced off and hollowed out nearly three months after being ravaged by flames.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The other, later identified as Bailey, jumped two fences.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Burr, meanwhile, plays Moss with a comedian’s ear for rhythm, setting up each blunt force blow and devious jab like so many cans to be shot off a fence.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
Amid the park’s ongoing renovations, which also means the spring run remains closed for swimming, the walkway leading to the spring head is fenced off but opens up for after-hours firefly viewing, a special treat for ticketed guests.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
Years of recovery lie ahead for what’s left of Bidwell Mansion as the historic Chico estate remains fenced off and hollowed out nearly three months after being ravaged by flames.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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Some quirks are here to stay Team clubhouses and batting cages for both teams are beyond the outfield wall.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the kitchen includes heated floors, electric blinds and access to the terrace through a folding glass wall.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Reverso watch was made especially for polo players who could flip the case to protect the dial from the swinging wooden mallets, and fast-flying balls.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Historically, child labor laws have been implemented to protect young workers from unsafe conditions and excessive hours, ensuring their education and well-being are not compromised.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The gathering near the airport had been planned as a peaceful rally, but trouble began when some protesters in a white pickup drove at a police barricade.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2025
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Brandon Fast of Cure Church in Kansas City, Kansas, crossed the police barricade to talk with Mendon, the Air Force veteran.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Marshall also took time to defend Qatar from accusations of buying influence through its contributions to American universities, a point of discourse Qatari agents have historically worked to quash.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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The judge defended his decision, citing the fact that Sullivan has no permanent residence, has been admitted to a hospital since her arrest for mental health reasons, has no prior criminal record and has not failed to appear in court as reasons why house arrest is not necessary.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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India and China also have some non-trade barriers, noted Sung Won Sohn, professor of finance and economics at Loyola Marymount University and chief economist at SS Economics.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Trump has long believed that EU tariffs and non-tariff barriers had unfairly restricted U.S. sales of automobiles and other goods.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Absolutely crucial, and it's parked geographically and guards the approaches to the North Atlantic.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2025
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From there, there was the 116-113 March 19 home loss, when Pistons guard Cade Cunningham banked in the winning 3-pointer with 2.9 seconds to play to close out the scoring.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Countries like Ukraine wanted to be in NATO not to antagonize Russia, but to shield themselves from it.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Thune refused to shield Tillis from Trump, forcing him to tell the President personally.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With cyber threats growing in complexity and business disruptions becoming more frequent, organizations need a way to safeguard their most valuable asset — data.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
30 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 antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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