as in encircling
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to drive danger or attack away from
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Recent Examples of fencing
Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Hide eyesores like trash cans and A/C units with shrubs, trellises, or fencing for a polished look.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
In a petition circulated online on Wednesday, residents drew attention to the lack of barriers or fencing along the waterfront path, especially in the Fells Point area, known for its bars and nightlife.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
Tensions heightened as British settlers began fencing off land and hunting native wildlife, creating food shortages for the Bindjareb.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
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The logical, unromantic version of their history is that in the 17th century Chincoteague farmers moved their livestock to neighboring Assateague Island to roam freely and avoid fencing their land, as well as skirting various taxation laws.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Hide eyesores like trash cans and A/C units with shrubs, trellises, or fencing for a polished look.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
In a petition circulated online on Wednesday, residents drew attention to the lack of barriers or fencing along the waterfront path, especially in the Fells Point area, known for its bars and nightlife.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
Tensions heightened as British settlers began fencing off land and hunting native wildlife, creating food shortages for the Bindjareb.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fencing
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Ahead of them, Joe Willock (white) was in position to defend a short corner and Jacob Murphy (orange) played a hybrid role to help disrupt Gabriel, before protecting the area near the penalty spot and also keeping an eye out for late runners.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Our highest priority is the safety of our people, the security of our assets, protecting the environment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Since then, the bustling market serves the surrounding and significant Latino community and others.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Just as significantly, Anunoby spent much of Tuesday night defending Jalen Johnson, the resurgent Hawks’ only All-Star, who finished with a modest 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then Quentin Davie, the new coach of defending champion Hebron Christian and a close friend, called with an opportunity to join his staff.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In another, Hurst snapped a picture of a man sleeping rough on a slab of cardboard, one arm shielding his eyes from the sun, and the other pulling up his shirt suggestively.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The evolving dynamic was on full display outside the Supreme Court on April 27, when a group of activists protested a case about shielding pesticide companies from cancer lawsuits.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Znotins acknowledges that the airline makes prices for those non-connecting trips expensive to discourage non-connecting customers from booking them.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Gateway is modified to first repair the old 1910 tunnel immediately and construct a more economical new tunnel (without expensive and unneeded bench walls and cross-connecting passageways) and link it directly into Penn Station.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Bartholomew was shot and killed inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital Saturday morning while guarding someone in custody.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Anunoby began the series primarily guarding 6-10 center Onyeka Okongwu, a shooting threat who thrives at the pick-and-pop.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The saints’ days are celebrated, the great days of history are celebrated, and they’re celebrated with this sort of enormous exuberance and deep investment that is somehow very, very touching, very embracing, and very inclusive.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
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For now, the Prado is not exhibiting the work so much as safeguarding it, turning a private divorce into a public custody battle over one of the few Velázquez paintings still outside institutional hands.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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By combining cutting-edge protection, mobility, and digital integration, these vehicles are set to play a crucial role in enhancing military effectiveness and safeguarding personnel.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fencing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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