ward off
phrasal 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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Will the singer don the belt to ward off Sam Levinson’s history of troubled productions while appearing in Euphoria season three alongside ex Hunter Schafer?
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Abby Monteil, Them., 16 Dec. 2025
Ridley wore the pumps with what appeared to be a gray, ankle-length dress and a long black coat to ward off the city cold.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
At batting practice, ropes warded off fans and media straining to see McGwire.
—Jeremy Collins, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
Alzheimer’s Disease Adding more cinnamon to your diet may help protect cognitive function, potentially warding off neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
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Abby Monteil, Them., 16 Dec. 2025
Ridley wore the pumps with what appeared to be a gray, ankle-length dress and a long black coat to ward off the city cold.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
At batting practice, ropes warded off fans and media straining to see McGwire.
—Jeremy Collins, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
Alzheimer’s Disease Adding more cinnamon to your diet may help protect cognitive function, potentially warding off neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ward off
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“Ward off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ward%20off. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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