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as in defending
to drive danger or attack away from
guard the quarterback so he doesn't get sacked
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as in blockading
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 guarding
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
The guy who may be assigned to guarding Fland, KU senior Dajuan Harris, scored 26 points in the scrimmage against Arkansas and Fland in October.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025
District tactical officers guarding the store’s doorway sprinted into a nearby squad car.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
With Dort primarily guarding Tatum, Brown still finished with just 10 points on 5-for-15 shooting with as many turnovers (two) as assists.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Teams are guarding Boston like — well, like Pritchard would.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
He’s grown a lot with his physicality and guarding, then different positions, one-on-one perimeter players, post up players.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
But Issac Williamson started guarding him, and Khamenia went 0 for 8 the rest of the way and was held to 15 points.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
Keegan Murray opened guarding Jokic while Jonas Valanciunas was on Westbrook.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
Cops at the scene were photographed guarding pools of blood near the building’s entrance.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
The guy who may be assigned to guarding Fland, KU senior Dajuan Harris, scored 26 points in the scrimmage against Arkansas and Fland in October.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025
District tactical officers guarding the store’s doorway sprinted into a nearby squad car.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
With Dort primarily guarding Tatum, Brown still finished with just 10 points on 5-for-15 shooting with as many turnovers (two) as assists.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Teams are guarding Boston like — well, like Pritchard would.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
He’s grown a lot with his physicality and guarding, then different positions, one-on-one perimeter players, post up players.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
But Issac Williamson started guarding him, and Khamenia went 0 for 8 the rest of the way and was held to 15 points.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
Keegan Murray opened guarding Jokic while Jonas Valanciunas was on Westbrook.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarding
Noun
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The video is likely to be used by both prosecutors and defense attorneys as evidence in Dugan's criminal case.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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In the face of nature’s power, preparation remains our most effective and enduring defense.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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This process must ensure that risk management is aligned with current regulations, established company policies and industry best practices, thereby protecting security, privacy and corporate integrity.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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But the brains of the hybrid mice developed fewer of these tangles and plaques, as if the sleep mutations were protecting the animals.—
Marla Broadfoot,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This thriller follows cello prodigy Curtis Wilson, who is forced to enter the witness protection program because of trouble with his drug-dealing father.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Pass protection was one of the reasons the Patriots drafted running back TreVeyon Henderson in the second round this year.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The Yankees signed the 38-year-old to a minor league free agent contract in February, but after a series of injuries left the defending American League champs with three holes in their five-man rotation, Carrasco pitched his way into filling one with an impressive spring training.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Spurs also thrashed City 4-0 at the Etihad in the league back when Pep Guardiola’s defending champions were starting to wobble but were still second in the table.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Success in the appeal can lead to savings for several years as the change becomes the basis for the next assessment, said Sepp.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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Encouraging savings is good; creating new spending programs is not.—
The Editors,
National Review,
23 May 2025
Noun
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According to Cook, a lot of the previous studies on animal beat keeping and rhythm compared to human studies involved using more fine motor skills, such as pressing a button or a key.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
1 May 2025
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DeSantis and Perez have clashed this year on several fronts, from immigration enforcement and university and college presidential searches to oversight and record keeping by First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature economic-assistance program, Hope Florida.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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It was authenticated before being handed over to the Royals for safekeeping.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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Testifying Thursday, Mescudi recalled rushing to Ventura’s aide and taking her to the Sunset Marquis hotel for safekeeping.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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Adopt inventory management software and real-time tracking tools that offer clear visibility across all channels, helping to minimize overselling, underselling and stock discrepancies.—
Adam Ayers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The state's wildlife management agency picked up and transported the dead mountain lion without further incident.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Guarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarding. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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