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as in guardian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
checked in with the security guard at the gate
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as in defense
means or method of defending
the boxer's sparring partner managed to get a blow in under his left guard
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as in guide
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy
the honor guards raised their sabers as the happy couple descended the church steps
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as in defender
someone that protects
a battalion of burly guards surrounding the celebrity
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
guard the quarterback so he doesn't get sacked
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as in to blockade
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point
a fire-breathing dragon guarded the entrance to the castle
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Recent Examples of guard
Mohammad Jahjouh, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Former Illini star Terrence Shannon Jr. uses upside-down banner mishap to sell T-shirts for charity
Former Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. is trying to create something positive out of the school’s upside-down banner mishap over the weekend.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
Local All-Stars enjoy time back in Bay Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson and Memphis Grizzlies wing Jaylen Wells – two players with Bay Area ties – got the chance to play on the same team tonight on the Rising Stars.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Hamas has said that all four were killed along with their guards in Israeli airstrikes.
—Mohammad Jahjouh, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Former Illini star Terrence Shannon Jr. uses upside-down banner mishap to sell T-shirts for charity
Former Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. is trying to create something positive out of the school’s upside-down banner mishap over the weekend.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Nets are expected to waive veteran forward Bojan Bogdanović and sign two-way forward Tyrese Martin to a standard NBA deal and guard Killian Hayes to a 10-day contract.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
Local All-Stars enjoy time back in Bay Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson and Memphis Grizzlies wing Jaylen Wells – two players with Bay Area ties – got the chance to play on the same team tonight on the Rising Stars.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guard
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The proposed guardian must submit a Title 14 guardianship application to the Maricopa County Juvenile Court.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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The students are children who have been sent away by their parents or guardians to study at Quranic boarding schools in what’s known as the almajiri system.—
Ogar Monday,
The Christian Science Monitor,
4 Feb. 2025
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Black said Moscow had upped its targeting of encrypted messaging apps around the invasion’s first anniversary in the spring of 2023, with Ukraine’s counteroffensive on the horizon and Russia on the defensive.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Just two hours after confirming her relationship with record producer Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez was on the defensive, arguing with fans on Instagram who didn’t think Blanco, 36, was a good match for the 31-year-old.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2025
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The team is a lock to make its first NCAA tournament appearance since 2019.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Hyaluronic acid plumps and locks in moisture, promoting a more radiant and refreshed appearance for your eyes.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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The order to dismiss the Adams case came from Bove, a former criminal defense lawyer for Trump who now holds a top job at the DOJ.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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There's a lot of art imitating life, too, with Daniel learning from Johnny’s aggressive style and Johnny getting a crash course in Daniel’s balance and defense.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Vogue Shopping The insider’s guide to what to shop and how to wear it.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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As Barcelona’s defender landed on the ground, the ball hit the back of his arm.—
Pol Ballús,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The bulk of the scheme was sending multiple defenders on the ball when Jokic had it, but the rotations on the back end after these double teams were good as well.—
Mikai Bruce,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The concentric layers of photon shields protect the sensitive optical instruments from the heat of the Earth and sun.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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This approach aligned with the priorities of the United States during the early Cold War, enmeshing West Germany into an international order meant to protect against future conflict.—
TIME,
TIME,
23 Feb. 2025
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In 1990, Papua New Guinea blockaded the islands with gunboats, but the BRA’s numbers swelled nonetheless.—
Sean Williams,
Harper's Magazine,
23 Sep. 2024
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Remember: those same Republicans blockaded the most recent USAI and PDA authorizations for six months before finally relenting in April.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
25 Sep. 2024
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“Guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guard. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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