Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
Verb
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He then flat-footed a pass that was deflected.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025 -
On third-and-14, Mahomes’ next pass was deflected by a Raiders defender — yet somehow landed in the hands of Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster for a 19-yard first down.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Houston had pulled a gun on Ramos, but the friend convinced him to hold off and was speaking with him on the patio when Houston saw police approaching.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Scherzer also detailed his physical response to the outing, and that further emphasized his decision to hold off on retirement for a while longer.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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The economy has withstood weak role creation precisely because the pool of applicants is shrinking.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For a full display, the set includes 12 bundles of flowers with brown faux eucalyptus leaves, and each piece is made from artificial silk and plastic designed to resist fading and damage from the sun and other weather conditions.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Unlike a killer hiding in the woods, a guy who gets you in your dreams is literally impossible to hide from, and watching our plucky heroine Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) trying to resist sleep presents a new kind of awful torture.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Chicago has emerged as a focal point in the national debate, with the city's leadership vocally opposing federal immigration crackdowns and raids.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Gallrein, who Trump endorsed after months of calling for someone to oppose Massie, ran for the Kentucky state Senate District 7 seat in 2024, but lost the Republican primary to fellow Navy SEAL Aaron Reed.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Michael Massey stood off to the side during batting practice.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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Your philosophy may be challenged when Mercury stands off with Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Ward (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward%20%28off%29. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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