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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
Kevin Utz, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
The two men took two prison guards captive in what would become one of the longest prison standoffs in the history of the United States.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
For the second year in a row, Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk will be sidelined due to injury as his team tries to secure a spot in the NBA playoffs.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Mizzou on Wednesday added Kentucky transfer guard Saniah Tyler to Harper’s first roster at Mizzou.
—Kevin Utz, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
The two men took two prison guards captive in what would become one of the longest prison standoffs in the history of the United States.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
New York will also be without center Mitchell Robinson and guard Josh Hart for the game.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
For the second year in a row, Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk will be sidelined due to injury as his team tries to secure a spot in the NBA playoffs.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guard
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Multiple victims were also minors, and at least two were smuggled into the U.S. unaccompanied by a relative or legal guardian, according to the Justice Department.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, the talk show host expressed her regrets about consenting to the courts appointing her a legal guardian to oversee her affairs in the past.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Confrontation usually puts the other person on the defensive, breaking down communication.—
Melinda Fouts, Ph.D.,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Elon Musk is on the defensive after Twitter (now known as X) was down for several hours today.—
John Brandon,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Hardware: The Unsung Hero If software is the lock, hardware is the door.—
Camellia Chan,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Our favorite bike locks for every ride, including new locks designed to thwart angle grinders.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the guilt-innocence phase, the jury deliberated for about four hours and for about 90 minutes in the punishment phase, according to defense attorney Wiggins.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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And they’re being embedded into everything from CRM platforms to national defense strategies.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In a comprehensive, step-by-step Reddit guide published on r/DHGate, user FabulousNinja8399 shares that this medal signals a seller has achieved the highest grade a store can receive: ACE status.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Yaya’s defenders argue that she, and others recently evicted from Taiwan, are being selectively prosecuted.—
Eryk Michael Smith,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 21-year-old has started in 74 games this season and become a rugged on-ball defender in his first season.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday night approved a bill that its supporters maintain would protect Arkansans from religious discrimination and its opponents counter targets LGBTQ+ people.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Not including last year, students blockaded or occupied the university academic building again at least four more times since then, according to the university’s website.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Confederate States, blockaded by Union forces, faced severe shortages of critical war materials, including gunpowder.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guard. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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