as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
learned to use humor to fend herself from criticism
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Recent Examples of fend
One Studios International Key Shows Stranded on Honeymoon Island – From team behind MAFS, an adventure reality show in which couples matched by experts are marooned on a desert island and left to fend for themselves.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
The film follows his wife, Eunice, who is also incarcerated in a dark and dingy prison cell for several weeks before she is released without explanation and left to fend for the family’s five children.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Families who rely on these safeguards would be left to fend for themselves in a patchwork system of inconsistent policies and underfunded programs.
—Lissette Fernandez, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Now Denver will have to fend without Watson for a minimum of 12 more games, based on his new reevaluation timeline.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
The film follows his wife, Eunice, who is also incarcerated in a dark and dingy prison cell for several weeks before she is released without explanation and left to fend for the family’s five children.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Families who rely on these safeguards would be left to fend for themselves in a patchwork system of inconsistent policies and underfunded programs.
—Lissette Fernandez, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Now Denver will have to fend without Watson for a minimum of 12 more games, based on his new reevaluation timeline.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fend
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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His disciplinary history, if in existence, is protected by the Privacy Act of 1974.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Can Max Verstappen defend his title, or will the McLaren team of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri break through?—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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The overwhelming majority of protests for Palestinian freedom are nonviolent and welcoming to all people of conscience who adhere to international law and defend human rights.—
Nikki Morse,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Beyond this immediate imperative, however, European countries have less clarity and consensus about how to safeguard the transatlantic alliance.—
Michael E. O’Hanlon,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Mar. 2025
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With state universities and colleges continuing to see turnover of presidents, a House panel Wednesday unanimously approved a bill that would repeal a law shielding information about presidential candidates from public disclosure.—
Jim Saunders,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Student loans Federal student loan rates are fixed, as well, so most borrowers are somewhat shielded from Fed moves and recent economic turmoil.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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So the hardest part was keeping the lid on it, remaining guarded, whilst also trying to have a heart and connect with him.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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As natural protectors, dogs might decide to sit by doors to guard the house and family from possible intruders.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Fend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fend. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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