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
Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Bring pets inside, and if time allows, make sure fences are secure to prevent pets from escaping or running away.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2026
The property, police told the USA TODAY Network in an email, is currently fenced off and in the process of demolition.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Even a shorter fence will deter any deer only mildly interested in the plant.
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The property is fenced off with a gate.
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Aside from the duo’s adorable banter, we were captivated by the cozy atmosphere both actors created thanks to some gold wall sconces in their respective homes.—
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Imagine trying to build a sturdy wall with bricks that keep floating away into thin air—that’s essentially what happens when cathode material dissolves in a thermal battery.—
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Leaving stems and leaves intact through winter provides extra insulation to plant roots and crowns and protects plants from cold damage.—
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Remember, the park was originally protected because of its biodiversity, which is its biggest draw.—
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Crime scene tape and barricades blocked off the area of the morning shooting near 34th Street and Portland Avenue, with Minneapolis officers and Hennepin County sheriff’s deputies on the other side, through the afternoon.—
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Police have created a barricade separating them from the pro-Maduro protest.—
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Playing without William Nylander, Jake McCabe and Chris Tanev, among others, the Leafs ran all over the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers for two periods and then hung on to beat them in the third.—
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The new agreement says that Ukraine’s sovereignty and its ability to defend itself are non-negotiable elements of any peace deal and warned that its self-defense is essential to its own security and wider Euro-Atlantic stability.—
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As the balance grew, the payment portal became its own barrier.—
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This soap never strips the skin of moisture, leaving your face and body perfectly cleansed and your skin barrier stronger than before.—
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Forward Bol Dengdit led UCSD with 15 points, guard Alex Chaikin added 14 points off the bench and guard Aidan Burke had 10 points.—
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If someone seems guarded, move patiently and be honest about your motivations.—
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Since oxygen is the culprit, the trick to delaying the browning process is to shield the flesh from oxygen exposure.—
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Long shielded by her husband from the nitty-gritty of a figuratively and often physically dirty industry, Cami must transform herself from dutiful wife to energy executive powerhouse.—
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As part of this effort, the state highlights the importance of awareness campaigns in cancer prevention to safeguard firefighters’ health and well-being.—
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The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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