Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
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In the early nineteen-eighties, while reporting for Time, Carter had been deflected from Irving (Swifty) Lazar’s famous Oscars party.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025 -
Now as Proctor’s MSP disciplinary trial board hearing wrapped up on Thursday, his family released a statement in support of the trooper and accused Read’s defense team of using Proctor to deflect from evidence.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The next game’s starter usually learns his assignment after the last practice before the game, but the coaches decided to hold off for a discussion on Saturday.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
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Greater uncertainty can lead firms to hold off investing and households to refrain from spending.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The notes seemed able to withstand water well and without getting flimsy.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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This sophisticated trench is crafted to withstand both rain and wind while maintaining a breathable feel.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Vrabel then asked players to resist pulling sweatshirt hoodies over their heads during meetings.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Several House Republicans have resisted increasing pressure from President Trump to swallow a blueprint that's key to extending his tax cuts, which are set to expire this year.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Based on pre- and post-debate data collected from the audience, Sey's stance on opposing trans athletes in women's sports appeared to be the winning argument.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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While most of the council was in favor, a majority of residents in public comment opposed the idea.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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His interest became public in January at the height of an angry stand off over rate decisions between the utility industry and Marissa Gillett, Lamont’s appointee to chair the regulatory authority.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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General manager Brandon Gomes stood off to the left alongside pitching coach Mark Prior as Sasaki went through his delivery, high leg kick and all.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 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 Apr. 2025.
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