WARD (OFF) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

ward (off)

verb

Definition of ward (off)

as in to deflect

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Calhoun, a defensive back, deflects a last-second two-point conversion pass with a fingertip and UM beats Nebraska, 31-30, for its first of five national championships.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
Kate Faasse equalized for the Dash in the 42nd minute after Kiki Van Zanten’s shot deflected off North Carolina goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of deflect

Verb

Miller said the more than 120-year-old bridge hasn't had a paint job since it was built but said it was designed to withstand a certain amount of rust and believes the section loss is not compromising its structural capacity.

— Erika Stanish, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
The cushions are made with an all-weather waterproof fabric that can withstand the elements and is extremely easy to clean.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of withstand

Verb

Compounding the crisis is the fact that airlines are actively resisting standardization in a bid to outdo each other.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
For instance, as a Christian, I am called to vote for doing justice, making peace, loving mercy, being humble, doing good and resisting evil and, most of all, loving my neighbor, whoever that is.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of resist

Verb

Prosecutors opposed that request, and a judge denied his petition on July 18, 2025, ordering him to wait one year before filing again.

— Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Schmidt and Brin have both contributed millions to the political organization Building a Better California to oppose Proposition 40.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of oppose

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Hudgens plays Olivia, who runs the Who Let the Hot Dogs Out food stand off the highway between the two courses.

— Peter White, Deadline, 17 July 2026
The video then cuts to the produce section of the store, where two officers stand off with the man who authorities say is Tabor, tackling him to the ground and handcuffing him.

— Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

Definition of stand off

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