Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
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This can be a pre-emptive measure to deflect criticism of the relationship.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025 -
Tart remained in the game and came up with two big plays, deflecting a pair of passes by Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes — including one on a two-point conversion attempt that would have tied the game 20-20.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Economists and researchers agreed that a healthy economy encourages families to have more children to reproduce, while a contracting economy can lead some families to hold off on children.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the latest inflation data, while far from an all-clear on pricing pressures throughout the economy, did not suggest the Fed will hold off on at least a 25 basis point rate cut next week.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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An injured athlete also needs instruction on flexibility and strengthening exercises for the ankle and foot to increase their ability to withstand the stresses from their athletic activities.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Their roots intertwine with those of other redwoods, and that gives them tremendous strength to withstand high winds and floods.—
Greg Sullivan,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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Cook, who remains at the Federal Reserve, has sued the president to resist her dismissal.—
Chris Prentice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Other times, long rates resist or even rise, flattening the curve and blunting the Fed’s impact.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The takeover remains widely unpopular among Washington residents – some 80% oppose it, according to a Washington Post poll.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Charles and Harry’s meeting aside, Prince William wasn’t the only one reportedly opposed to reconciliation.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The National Guard, police and protesters stand off outside of a downtown jail in Los Angeles following two days of clashes with police during a series of immigration raids on June 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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But a toxic stand off between club and player took its toll.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
2 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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