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as in guardian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
checked in with the security guard at the gate
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as in defense
means or method of defending
the boxer's sparring partner managed to get a blow in under his left guard
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as in guide
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy
the honor guards raised their sabers as the happy couple descended the church steps
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as in defender
someone that protects
a battalion of burly guards surrounding the celebrity
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
guard the quarterback so he doesn't get sacked
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as in to blockade
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point
a fire-breathing dragon guarded the entrance to the castle
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Recent Examples of guard
Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 14 May 2025
While walking the red carpet for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s 2025 Hot Pink Party Tuesday (May 13), the actress looked slightly caught off guard when Entertainment Tonight asked about her connection with the country star — but that didn’t stop her from gushing about her new sweetheart.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Rachel Flynn, People.com, 16 May 2025
Since its inception roughly 50 years ago, the recipe remains nearly identical and closely guarded.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Noun
The digital dashboard clearly displays your battery percentage, so you’re never caught off guard.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 14 May 2025
While walking the red carpet for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s 2025 Hot Pink Party Tuesday (May 13), the actress looked slightly caught off guard when Entertainment Tonight asked about her connection with the country star — but that didn’t stop her from gushing about her new sweetheart.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Verb
Country star Morgan Wallen says he's become more guarded since becoming a dad to son Indigo Wilder.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 16 May 2025
Since its inception roughly 50 years ago, the recipe remains nearly identical and closely guarded.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guard
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The district also has 14 area security managers and about 90 armed guardians, positions that didn’t exist prior to Stoneman Douglas.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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The hackers are now requesting additional ransoms from individual schools for this data, as one Toronto district outlined in a letter this week to parents and guardians.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2025
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But in the process, many in her party were targeted with accusations of not protecting children, and the issue put Democrats on the defensive.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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The administration has put Harvard and other universities on the defensive in many other ways too.—
Philip Hackney,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
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Everything on this bottle does double duty: the protective push-to-open lid keeps the spout clean, the convenient carry loop doubles as a lock, and the double-walled insulation keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
16 May 2025
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And Michigan is no lock to enter the Week 4 clash with a number beside its name.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Progress on the bill stalled after ultraconservative members of the House Freedom Caucus demanded further changes, including tax cuts, sweeping changes to Medicaid and food benefits, border security, defense funding and more.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The Pacers are exhausting, owners of a top-10 defense since early December.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Our guide features top picks that frequent fliers will truly appreciate.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
18 May 2025
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Guests have private vehicles and partner with a tracker/guide team for the duration of their stay.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2025
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But bear defenders argue that people have encroached into bear habitat — not the other way around.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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Her absence can’t be overstated given the league’s need for willing defenders for transformational talent on opposing contending teams.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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The emergency fund is meant to protect you against a job loss, health crisis, car breakdown or major household repair.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Gmail Account Attack Defense Step Three — Use A Passkey This one really should be a non-brainer: stop using passwords and switch to a passkey to protect your Gmail account.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Israel also has blockaded Gaza for the past six weeks, again barring the entry of food and other goods.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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For six weeks Israel also has blockaded Gaza, barring the entry of food and other goods.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guard. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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