WARD (OFF) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

ward (off)

verb

Definition of ward (off)

as in to deflect

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Verb

The ensuing chaos led to Abduvohid Nematov deflecting the ball into his own net.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Argentina finally re-took the lead for good in the 111th minute when Cristian Romero hit a glancing header that deflected off the arm of Cape Verde defender Diney Borges for an own goal.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Definition of deflect

Verb

Yesterday's report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics also gave investors hope that the Federal Reserve could hold off on raising interest rates.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Martin noted that the city used to await results from second-round tests for live bacteria before ordering such cleanups but this year decided not to hold off.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of hold off

Verb

Today, designers and homeowners alike are leaning towards matte or satin finishes that feel more natural, understated, and, most importantly, can withstand the wear and tear that comes with everyday life.

— Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Now, the focus was on comfort, and clothes that could withstand long hikes and full days in the sun before returning back to our beautiful stay at Willow House for late-night bonfires.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 13 July 2026

Definition of withstand

Verb

Under owner Arte Moreno, the Angels have resisted rebuilding, preferring to add lower-tier free agents and rush college players to the major leagues in an effort to field a competitive roster.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Are the foundations laid in 1776 and 1789 still strong enough and sound enough to resist the tremors of our times?

— Susan Page, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of resist

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Earlier versions of the county’s early voting plan included Sunday voting, which Democrats generally supported and Republicans opposed.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
But the semi-annual change has few fans – an AP-NORC poll last year found that only 12% of American adults were in favor of it, while almost half opposed it.

— Deepti Hajela, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 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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