ward (off)

verb

Definition of ward (off)next
as in to deflect

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
  1. deflect
  2. hold off
  3. withstand
  4. resist
  5. oppose
  6. stand off
Verb
  • After Spartans defensive lineman Bubba Smith deflected a punt, Michigan State quarterback Steve Juday burst in from the 1-yard line with 31 seconds left to cut the Spartans’ deficit to two points.
    Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
  • When prompted about the race for the Calder, the 18-year-old deflected and focused on how the Sharks needed to start winning, as reported by NBC Sports reporter Sheng Peng.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of deflect
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  • While many are eager to kick off their New Year's resolutions, millions of Californians have been urged to hold off after a warning to limit exercise on New Year's Day.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The Ducks held off the Buckeyes 32-31 in one of the regular season’s best games on Oct. 12.
    Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of hold off
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  • How does a team with so many injuries withstand every single one of them on its way to a second straight NFC North championship and the first No. 1 playoff seed in team history?
    Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The overhaul would have required the largest banks to increase their cushion of capital — cash and other readily available assets that could be used to absorb losses in times of trouble — which Mr. Barr said would ensure banks could withstand periods of severe turmoil.
    Deborah B. Solomon, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of withstand
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  • While a majority were charged with nonviolent misdemeanor crimes, some were accused of conspiring to use force to resist the peaceful transfer of power.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • But more importantly, even the best-run organizations have a hard time resisting the urge to overpay — sometimes, wildly — when a key piece becomes available.
    John Hollinger, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of resist
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  • Pushback on the horizon Shocking no one, the multibillion-dollar fossil fuel industry that profits from the sales of gas-burning vehicles staunchly opposes California’s recent rules.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The president-elect also unexpectedly demanded that Congress repeal or suspend the debt ceiling, a controversial and divisive proposal that most conservative GOP lawmakers strongly oppose.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of oppose
Verb
  • As the celebration unfolded in front of him, O’Connell stood off to the side by himself, smiling and shaking his head.
    Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Hidden desires come into the light when the sun stands off with Uranus.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of stand off
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“Ward (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward%20%28off%29. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.

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