as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
learned to use humor to fend herself from criticism
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Recent Examples of fend
The latchkey kids who were left home to fend for ourselves.
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Glynnis MacNicol, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
And as the race entered its final 10 laps, Norris finally got close enough to put pressure on Verstappen, sensing the opportunity to overtake though the Dutch driver ultimately found enough to fend him off.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Perhaps that is an opportunity for some of our fellow seniors to take the lead and create a new institution for us, rather than leave us to fend for ourselves.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Judging by recent days, including the second half of the Chargers’ victory over the Raiders, they won’t be left to fend for themselves.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
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Glynnis MacNicol, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
And as the race entered its final 10 laps, Norris finally got close enough to put pressure on Verstappen, sensing the opportunity to overtake though the Dutch driver ultimately found enough to fend him off.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Perhaps that is an opportunity for some of our fellow seniors to take the lead and create a new institution for us, rather than leave us to fend for ourselves.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Judging by recent days, including the second half of the Chargers’ victory over the Raiders, they won’t be left to fend for themselves.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fend
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This warranty gives homeowners confidence that their investment is protected and that the company is committed to long-term results.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Prices start at $57 At minimum, an area rug’s job is to protect your floors from scratches, spills, and scuffs, but this particular style holds so much more importance in terms of adding decor, texture, and color to a space — just ask Joanna Gaines.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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India was the last of the four teams to qualify for the semifinals, but then beat defending champion and seven-time winner Australia by five wickets to reach the final.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Expect this team to defend at a high level and showcase the versatility to challenge anyone in the league — with a top-three ACC finish well within reach.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Made in Italy is besieged, and action must be taken to safeguard the local supply chain and its reputation.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Arizona’s cities have been shielded from existing cuts for three years by agreements with tribes and through compensation from fast-depleting pools of federal money.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The slick lobby was guarded by uniformed doormen and the elevator took me to a long polished corridor leading to a big mahogany door.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The podcast allows Kylie to walk the line between sharing details about her family and guarding her privacy.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Fend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fend. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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