Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
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Built in the 17th century, the national monument is made of native coquina stones, which absorbed or deflected enemy projectiles, giving the Spanish an advantage.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025 -
The defender was even better in 2023, earning First-team All-American honors after securing three interceptions and deflecting seven passes.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Matt Strahm gave up two consecutive singles but induced a double play and a groundout to hold off the Marlins.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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Lap 127: Kyle Larson dominated the back half of the opening stage and held off Denny Hamlin at the end.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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The watch also needed to be able to withstand temperatures ranging from 0 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as up to 12 Gs of acceleration.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Yankees have more resources to withstand injuries than most major-league clubs.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The blades are crafted from alloy steel that maintains its sharpness over time and resists rust.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, Japanese media reported that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida received a letter from Chinese No. 2 Premier Li Qiang, urging him to join Beijing in resisting protectionism.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 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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The group's visit to a major shrine, overseen by the Israeli military, was opposed by Druze leaders in the rest of Syria.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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Kratos and his son Atreus traverse the nine realms, dig up old traumas, and stand off against a whole bestiary’s worth of gargantuan, flesh-eating monsters.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
1 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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“Ward (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward%20%28off%29. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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