as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
in her farewell speech, the departing governor got in some retaliatory girds at the media
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as in to wrap
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt
for the celebration of the heroes' return, well-wishers girded hundreds of trees with yellow ribbons she girded her waist with a delicate sash
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as in to equip
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
the Spartan warrior girded himself for battle with sword and shield
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as in to surround
to form a circle around
a tall hedge girds the exclusive estate and shields it from prying eyes
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Recent Examples of gird
Allie Volpe, Vox, 15 Jan. 2025
But something else has been cultivated in the process of essentially playing a full extra season in the last six years: a prevailing psychological edge that should gird them for the playoffs in a way no other current NFL team can know.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
The song and music video are out October 25, so gird your loins.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to enact mass deportations — and his famous antipathy toward Chicago — have girded local immigration activists for the immediate aftermath of his inauguration.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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The desire to gird yourself from the pains of the world, or at least your inner world, is understandable when everything else seems beyond your control.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 15 Jan. 2025
But something else has been cultivated in the process of essentially playing a full extra season in the last six years: a prevailing psychological edge that should gird them for the playoffs in a way no other current NFL team can know.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
The song and music video are out October 25, so gird your loins.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to enact mass deportations — and his famous antipathy toward Chicago — have girded local immigration activists for the immediate aftermath of his inauguration.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gird
Noun
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Recent White House comments and insults directed at NATO allies – as well as the military alliance itself – have raised alarm and confusion.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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In a workplace that’s increasingly remote, fast-paced, independent and ever-changing, these aren’t insults.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Production has officially wrapped on Dead Letters, the debut feature film from writer-director David Drake.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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How to Store Whole Artichokes in a Bag Store artichokes loosely wrapped in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for a week or two.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The danger is, however, that when long-standing members of staff assume complex and often difficult leadership roles, they won’t be equipped to deal with the pressures.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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It's equipped for streaming, browsing, or basic productivity tools like Google Workspace March 30 at 11:59 p.m.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
23 Mar. 2025
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Developments in the saga surrounding Columbia, which is accused by White House of failing to protect its students from antisemitism, will be closely watched by other colleges that could find themselves under President Trump’s eye.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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Wyden also highlighted the anxiety surrounding Trump adviser Elon Musk's statements about Social Security cuts.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Anyone who has had to furnish a home understands the cost -in terms of money and time assembling, arranging, and rearranging.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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However, Bennett and director Guy Ritchie, who helms the first two episodes of the 10-part season, which were all that were furnished to critics for review, choose a unique vantage point for the narrative.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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All of these stones were encircled in frames of gold.—
Rabbi Ashley Englander,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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This piece shows what the brand does best with a clean and minimal typeface encircled by a bent plywood frame.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While slight disparities have been common in the past, the major difference sparked fury among Arab Muslims on social media, sarcasm and confusion for travelers.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Investors did not appreciate his sarcasm either, and the stock is down 2.6% since GTC25 kicked off.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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At this point, the measure was at its highest value since April 14, 2024, additional figures supplied by Blockforce Capital reveal.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Secondly, there is a very important business equation here, because Gavi spent more on vaccines supplied by U.S. companies than any other country in the world.—
Alice Park,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Gird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gird. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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