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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
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
In the video, Conder shared the dogs lying proudly, guarding their livestock.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
In Phoenix, Bridges excelled as a role player on offense while guarding the opposing team’s best player on defense.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
For pet parents, recognizing these subtle clues is key to understanding the item is of value and not intensifying the situation, especially if the dog is guarding an item they are not meant to have.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Discouraging Resource Guarding Recognizing resource guarding behavior is crucial to taming it.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
The participants first watched training videos to learn to identify resource guarding behavior.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
However, the prisons and camps are in a critical situation because who is guarding them?
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
The effects of those accusations are still being felt, with German politicians closely guarding the funding of the next edition, titled Documenta 16.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
Listen to this article Loading your audio article Death, taxes, and long, physical defenders guarding Jalen Brunson.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
In the video, Conder shared the dogs lying proudly, guarding their livestock.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
In Phoenix, Bridges excelled as a role player on offense while guarding the opposing team’s best player on defense.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
For pet parents, recognizing these subtle clues is key to understanding the item is of value and not intensifying the situation, especially if the dog is guarding an item they are not meant to have.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Discouraging Resource Guarding Recognizing resource guarding behavior is crucial to taming it.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
The participants first watched training videos to learn to identify resource guarding behavior.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
However, the prisons and camps are in a critical situation because who is guarding them?
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
The effects of those accusations are still being felt, with German politicians closely guarding the funding of the next edition, titled Documenta 16.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarding
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Automatically, one arm went up in defense, which may have saved his life.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Social Security, Medicare, and other payments related to health were among the top lines in the federal budget, along with interest payments and defense spending.William Gavin, Quartz, 9 Jan. 2025
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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
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In 1967, the secretary of the interior classified the Eastern timber wolf in the Lower 48 as endangered, and in 1973, it was afforded full protection under the Endangered Species Act.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Murray-Boyles is also a terrific, switchable defender who can move up and down the lineup as well as provide some weakside rim protection.Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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As things stand, that would be enough via the present UEFA coefficient to secure Champions League football for 2025-26, but Newcastle are looking up and hunting down those above them rather than merely defending their own position.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Police outside the building are focused on defending one of the West front's main entrances, now known as the tunnel.Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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Their homes may have been paid off or close to it, their life savings sunk into that plot of ground.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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This can appeal to cautious retirees who are very concerned about outliving their savings.Steve Vernon, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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But some industry experts are suspicious of this upstairs/downstairs approach to inn keeping.Carley Thornell, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
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Blackfish became a phenomenon and even influenced numerous laws around the globe that regulated the treatment and legality of keeping and breeding orcas.Keith Langston, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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Mike gave the idol to Omar for safekeeping, and Drea was voted out.Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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The piece was hidden for safekeeping and wasn’t recovered until long after Parmigianino’s death, per the statement.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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While Saks’ and Neiman’s managements are being consolidated into one team, Bergdorf Goodman continues to be operated by a separate team.David Moin, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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The sustainability plan focuses five key areas (climate change, material resources, water resources, chemical management, and respect for people) and aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Guarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarding. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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