ward off
verb
warded off; warding off; wards off
: to avoid being hit by (something)
ward off a blow
—often used figurativelyI tried different remedies to ward off a cold.
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Representing a fierce mythical demon or gatekeeper, the bulky figure would have warded off evil and protected the temple’s sacred space.
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Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
Since the 1950s, the Department of Agriculture has been warding off the screwworm with a tried-and-true strategy.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
They’re made with the brand’s Goga Mat insoles, which deliver a springy, responsive feel that minimizes impact on your feet and wards off foot fatigue.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Each chair was also adorned with a handmade fan to ward off the late afternoon heat, according to Italian media.
—CNN Money, 7 June 2026
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Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
Since the 1950s, the Department of Agriculture has been warding off the screwworm with a tried-and-true strategy.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
They’re made with the brand’s Goga Mat insoles, which deliver a springy, responsive feel that minimizes impact on your feet and wards off foot fatigue.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Each chair was also adorned with a handmade fan to ward off the late afternoon heat, according to Italian media.
—CNN Money, 7 June 2026
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“Ward off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ward%20off. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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