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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Most Americans still live in places with fluoridated water, but if your child’s water supply is not fluoridated, professional associations of dentists and pediatricians recommend talking with your health care providers about fluoride supplements to help ward off dental decay.
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
Beyond cognitive benefits, sleep is crucial for immune system function, enabling the production of essential immune cells that help ward off infections.
—Ankur Bindal, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
These currents create a magnetic field that spirals around the globe, protecting the Earth by warding off harmful cosmic radiation.
—New Atlas, 10 May 2025
Blueberries also contain special antioxidants that may ward off disease.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2025
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
Beyond cognitive benefits, sleep is crucial for immune system function, enabling the production of essential immune cells that help ward off infections.
—Ankur Bindal, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
These currents create a magnetic field that spirals around the globe, protecting the Earth by warding off harmful cosmic radiation.
—New Atlas, 10 May 2025
Blueberries also contain special antioxidants that may ward off disease.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Ward off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ward%20off. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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