WARD (OFF) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

ward (off)

verb

Definition of ward (off)

as in to deflect

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Verb

Scalise deflected, pointing to Trump’s accessibility to the media and claimed that Joe Biden removed the press credentials from more than 400 news organizations.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
Sterling says Trump seems to be laying groundwork to deflect blame if Republicans lose.

— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of deflect

Verb

Is that enough to hold off a Carolina team coming off a 34-3 stomping of Atlanta?

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Common Sense Media notes that some families start tweens with basic phones or smartwatches for safety, while others hold off longer before introducing a smartphone.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of hold off

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Coating simplifies battery production Battery components must withstand demanding manufacturing and operating conditions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Researchers hope roots like these could help crops withstand some effects of climate change while also drawing more carbon from the atmosphere and storing it underground.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of withstand

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Zambia objected to provisions covering the use of health data and also resisted Washington’s effort to link the health agreement to cooperation on critical minerals.

— Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Ayer came on board the film after reading Cameron Alexander’s script, which provoked such a strong emotional response that the director couldn’t resist taking the material on.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of resist

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The floated consideration of the legislation comes after Jeffries opposed an amendment to an annual foreign affairs spending bill that aimed to cut off aid to Israel back in July, a measure more than 100 Democrats supported.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2026
Many in the local community have opposed the dam, even damaging bridges to prevent surveyors from entering the area.

— Mamita Bhandari, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of oppose

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Ervine and Raza shared a 98-run stand off 104 balls that gave the home team glimmer of hope before Ellis knocked back the off stump of Evans in the 31st over and also accounted for the wickets of two tail-enders.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
But with the pipe capped, Daniel and Silo 18 are at a stand off.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of stand off

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