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noun

Definition of guardsnext
plural of guard
1
as in wardens
a person or group that watches over someone or something checked in with the security guard at the gate

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2
as in defensives
a position of readiness to oppose actual or expected attack be on your guard against snakes in the swamp

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3
as in locks
a protective device (as on a weapon) to prevent accidental operation slid the guard into place over the chainsaw chain

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as in defenses
means or method of defending the boxer's sparring partner managed to get a blow in under his left guard

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as in guides
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy the honor guards raised their sabers as the happy couple descended the church steps

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as in defenders
someone that protects a battalion of burly guards surrounding the celebrity

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guards

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verb

present tense third-person singular of guard
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as in protects
to drive danger or attack away from guard the quarterback so he doesn't get sacked

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as in blockades
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 Synonyms for guards
  1. defenses
  2. defenders
  3. protects
  4. custodians
  5. guardians
  6. defends
  7. keepers
  8. protectors
Noun
  • The world's defenses are going up fast.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Security firms often provide extensive protections to keep executives safe, including physical security guards, online threat monitoring and analysis, cybersecurity defenses, at-home security and protection for spouses and other family members.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of defenses
Noun
  • Within the portal’s first day, offers to talented defenders were rolled out in full force.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The San Diego Wave player was nominated for The Best FIFA Women’s Player Award, becoming only one of three defenders on the shortlist.
    Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of defenders
Verb
  • Finally, the Moisture Shield seals in the deep hydration and protects against environmental aggressors.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • An expensive proposition Experts say the UnitedHealthcare killing made clear that the security blanket that protects many top CEOs should be extended to their lieutenants.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of protects
Noun
  • Centralized exchanges and custodians are likely to be the entities required to put in the most work to ensure MiCA compliance.
    Sean Lee, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Recovered artifacts will be returned to their rightful custodians, the news release said.
    Jordan D. Brown, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of custodians
Noun
  • Parents or guardians can complete claim forms for those under 18.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Orange County School Board will meet Tuesday to discuss the financial impact and logistics of replacing school resource officers, often called SROs, at 30 OCPS schools in those five municipalities with guardians — armed employees provided training by a sheriff’s office.
    Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of guardians
Verb
  • But Musk did not share the post attributed to him that defends those insurance companies.
    Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • More than ever before, a power that defends against an aggressor now has the advantage over would-be aggressors.
    Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of defends
Noun
  • Tom Butt The East Brother Light Station is looking for the new keepers to start in April 2025, but two weeks of training would start right away.
    Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The film looks tint the life of the soccer star, who is consider one of the top keepers in Polish history thanks to a career spanning spells at Arsenal, Juventus, AS Roma and Barcelona and 84 appearances for the national team.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of keepers
Noun
  • Its white and black colorways look sleek in kitchens, and the set comes with fry pans, sauce pans, a casserole pan, a steamer insert, a baking tray, cooking utensils, and cookware protectors.
    Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Everything is up to 40% off—and take 35% off for everything else sitewide, like bedding, mattress protectors, and furniture.
    Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
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