Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
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While Smith tactfully deflected that question, Church and other supporters would like to see a portion of the downtown building used for a larger display of his work.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026 -
This referred to the fact that the Cyg X-1 jets seemed to be getting deflected in different directions as the star and black hole orbited each other.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Winters played well enough to hold off Martin, who was a third-round pick who was supposed to push for a starting spot.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Beijing has long struggled to drive domestic consumption, while brutal competition in many industries has pushed producers to cut prices, triggering a vicious cycle in which people hold off on purchases in anticipation of coming discounts.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately for Portland, that was not enough to withstand the tidal-wave run the Spurs went on starting in the middle of the third quarter.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Luckily, most spring leafy greens can withstand a broken petiole or two and recover nicely.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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The addition of the Kevlar core allowed the fiber to resist deformation and store enough energy to double its jumping height, which matches the capabilities of soil-dwelling insects like springtails.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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In January, Francisco Manzo was charged with assaulting a peace officer with a deadly weapon and four counts of resisting an officer.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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This is already the second time this season that the Giants have had a dust-up with an opposing team, the other being during their recent series against the Reds.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Flipping the pro soccer schedule could threaten that commitment, according to the Franklin Park Defenders, a group of park neighbors who oppose the project.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Already ahead on the scoreboard from the ninth minute, Arsenal could stand off and allow their opponents to work themselves into a frenzy.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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As players started to trickle out of the clubhouse with bats and gloves in for the Cubs’ first full-squad workout yesterday, Chairman Tom Ricketts stood off to the side, taking in the scene.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Ward (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward%20%28off%29. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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