as in walls
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 protects
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 fences
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Hanging a bar of soap is the simplest method and is ideal for gardens with trees, shrubs, and fences.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
The course stretches four miles across Worthington Valley in Baltimore County, with 22 solid timber fences — some nearing five feet — spaced across open countryside.
—Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
San Francisco’s braintrust of John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan swung for the fences early and often, prioritizing raw athletic profiles and highly specific scheme fits over any traditional sense of value.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
The term 'hardscaping' covers any sort of structure in your outdoor space, from simple paths, driveways, patios, and fences, to standout elements like outdoor kitchens, water features, and gazebos.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Apex Pest Control said common carpenter bee nesting sites include wooden decks, railings and fences, as well as eaves, fascia boards and wooding siding.
—Sarah Linn
april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The usually reliable Domingo, however, swings for the fences and hits a foul ball.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Use fences and hedges to denote the garden's boundaries.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
Don’t doubt Riley and the Heat’s ability to swing for the fences.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Hanging a bar of soap is the simplest method and is ideal for gardens with trees, shrubs, and fences.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
The course stretches four miles across Worthington Valley in Baltimore County, with 22 solid timber fences — some nearing five feet — spaced across open countryside.
—Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
San Francisco’s braintrust of John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan swung for the fences early and often, prioritizing raw athletic profiles and highly specific scheme fits over any traditional sense of value.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
The term 'hardscaping' covers any sort of structure in your outdoor space, from simple paths, driveways, patios, and fences, to standout elements like outdoor kitchens, water features, and gazebos.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Apex Pest Control said common carpenter bee nesting sites include wooden decks, railings and fences, as well as eaves, fascia boards and wooding siding.
—Sarah Linn
april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The usually reliable Domingo, however, swings for the fences and hits a foul ball.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Use fences and hedges to denote the garden's boundaries.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fences
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For Chelsea Bennett, a mother of two from Florida, those moments often echo through the walls of her home at night, carried by the unmistakable sound of her 9-year-old daughter, Kennedy, singing her heart out in the shower.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Colossal heads, with luminous faces – intense and inscrutable – line the walls of Jenny Saville's studio in Oxford, England.—
Elizabeth Palmer,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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City Council Speaker Julie Menin deserves credit for advancing legislation that protects synagogues, churches, mosques and other places of worship by deploying safety perimeters keeping protesters at a distance.—
Elliot Cosgrove,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Aid agencies say Israeli security restrictions have tied their hands, creating difficult security barriers that have limited the influx of aid.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Other good view barriers for privacy might include the edible olive, pineapple guava, Simpson stopper, Walter’s viburnum, podocarpus and clumping bamboo.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Founded in 1922, PEN America is a writers’ and free-expression advocacy group that defends the rights of authors and opposes censorship.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Economist defends its policy of not using bylines as tradition, citing the fact many of their articles are the product of collaborations between writers and taking the Ochsian view that what is written is more important than who writes it.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Chaotic scene unfolded minutes after gala began The shooting at the security barricades happened minutes after the event got underway.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The city says barricades were moved without authorization, and the bridge won’t officially open until early May.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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The curve of the land shields the coastline from a heavier swell from the Atlantic, so the water remains calm and clear for long stretches.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Packing a tent, space blanket, tarp or lightweight shelter that shields you from the elements can help if severe weather occurs or your plan takes a turn.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Washington might consider restoring the Fulbright Program, and work on better coordination between the US State Department, which issues visas, and Homeland Security, which guards entry points.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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If these safeguards advance, why is the emphasis not on reforming underlying financing practices—including deferred interest and retroactive interest models—rather than further burdening providers who are attempting to offer patients a lawful payment pathway when traditional coverage fails them?—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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Such an education feeds their curiosity, safeguards their intellectual humility, and develops their capacity for empathy.—
Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Fences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fences. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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