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
Among the recipients of the family’s generosity: a 75-year-old bachelor, left alone and fending for himself in the Sunset Mesa neighborhood, where there is no electricity and only cold water.
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Just one day earlier, Kohli had been dismissed yet again by Boland after fending outside the off-stump and caught behind the wicket.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
It's thought that Tyson, a 1-year-old German shepherd, was abandoned on December 23, left to fend for himself in freezing conditions.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Two weeks later, a federal judge blocked JetBlue Airways’ planned purchase of Spirit Airlines, leaving the smaller, battered budget carrier to fend for itself.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Just one day earlier, Kohli had been dismissed yet again by Boland after fending outside the off-stump and caught behind the wicket.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
It's thought that Tyson, a 1-year-old German shepherd, was abandoned on December 23, left to fend for himself in freezing conditions.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Two weeks later, a federal judge blocked JetBlue Airways’ planned purchase of Spirit Airlines, leaving the smaller, battered budget carrier to fend for itself.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fend
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Residents wonder what a rebuilt community will look like — and who will return to protect the spirit of the town.—
Colleen Shalby,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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This case seeks to bring accountability and protect other women from facing the same retaliation.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The visiting Catalans regularly strolled through the first line of pressure that night — with Vinicius Jr and Mbappe unconvincing in defending from the front in a 4-4-2 formation before Barca overloaded the midfield with their technical, creative players.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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In a filing to the FCC, Paramount and Skydance defended the merger while denying allegations of ideological bias.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2025
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Disability rights protected by NJ law The state offers legal protection through the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, which safeguards against workplace bias, including for remote workers.—
Gene Myers,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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By cracking down on misuse and reinforcing accountability, the city can safeguard taxpayer resources, restore public confidence, and focus on meeting its budgetary goals effectively.—
Pamella Pema Reid,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
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This will come as a relief to parents who dutifully shielded their children’s eyes when, in the first film, Paddington’s beloved Uncle Pastuzo was crushed (offscreen, but still) by a falling tree.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Among the injured were at least two other children, including a 10-year-old, who was struck by debris in his head while shielding his little sister, and a 9-year-old battling burns on 90% of his body after losing his father in the crash.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Last week, Trump threatened stiff tariffs on Mexico and Canada, but delayed them for 30 days after both countries promised to send 10,000 troops to guard their U.S. borders.—
Luke Garrett,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
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After Trump lost the 2020 election, Hegseth, at that point a member of the D.C. National Guard, volunteered to guard Biden’s inauguration following the attacks on January 6, but according to his most recent book was flagged as a potential extremist and told to stay home.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Fend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fend. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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