FENCES Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of fence

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of fence

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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Finally, the Moisture Shield seals in the deep hydration and protects against environmental aggressors.

Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
An expensive proposition Experts say the UnitedHealthcare killing made clear that the security blanket that protects many top CEOs should be extended to their lieutenants.

Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024

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