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
Marc Levy and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Lee hit his first home run of the afternoon in the top of the fourth inning off Yankees (8-7) starter Carlos Rodón, sitting on a hanging slider and launching a 406-foot no-doubter over the right-field fence.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Zeus wasn’t exactly the type to be fenced in either.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Police say suspect hopped security fence and forcibly entered residence
Balmer, who is registered as an unaffiliated voter, appeared to have carefully planned the attack, police said.
—Marc Levy and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Lee hit his first home run of the afternoon in the top of the fourth inning off Yankees (8-7) starter Carlos Rodón, sitting on a hanging slider and launching a 406-foot no-doubter over the right-field fence.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
Bach won fencing gold with his German teammates in 1976; Coventry amassed two gold, four silver and one bronze in Athens in 2004 and Beijing 2008.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Zeus wasn’t exactly the type to be fenced in either.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fence
Noun
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The new center’s acronym—CSAR—was pasted on an otherwise blank wall.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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There were sprinkles on the racetrack, and who ends up in the wall right away?—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The push to help more than half-a-million Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans is part of a broader legal effort to protect nationals from Ukraine, Afghanistan and other countries who are here legally.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Flair assaulted Stratton, throwing her into the barricade and leaving her prone under the announce desk before security intervened, escalating their feud with physical violence after a week of verbal sparring.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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From the people crowded around the barricade to those in the far back, almost everyone raised their arms up and down to coincide with the fluctuating beat.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The lasting image of her disappointing season was her hands raised in resignation in the Elite Eight against Iowa as she was inexplicably given the task of defending Clark.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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And so, this campaign will be relentless to degrade their capability and to open up shipping lanes in the region and to defend our homeland.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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They are often arranged in multiple staggered rows and embedded into the ground, sometimes accompanied by trenches or additional barriers to enhance their effectiveness.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The barrier, essentially the maritime version of a wall, was meant to deter immigrants from crossing in certain areas.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Commanders could move Andrew Wylie or Brandon Coleman to guard.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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His blocks more often come while guarding, as opposed to as a help defender.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His process usually begins the same way: examining the release language tucked near the end of the agreement, where the list of parties shielded from liability appears.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Take it from us and whip out this gem for special occasions versus everyday wear, as Gucci recommends shielding it from direct light, heat, and rain.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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China will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard its legitimate and lawful rights and interests.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Having a plan to manage it will help leaders safeguard their organizations when CRQCs arrive.—
Scott Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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