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
Kidman’s gorgeous wig appears to have gotten all the attention while Meryl Streep’s was left to fend for itself.
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Jihane Bousfiha, Vulture, 2 July 2025
When employees encounter travel disruptions, they’re often left to fend for themselves, not only increasing stress but also leading to a loss of productivity.
—Duke Chung, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Residents are left to fend for themselves, fighting for their own survival and for the survival of others.
—Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
While Sacramento politicians protect their trial lawyer allies, small businesses are left to fend for themselves.
—Steve Hilton, Oc Register, 5 July 2025
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Jihane Bousfiha, Vulture, 2 July 2025
When employees encounter travel disruptions, they’re often left to fend for themselves, not only increasing stress but also leading to a loss of productivity.
—Duke Chung, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Residents are left to fend for themselves, fighting for their own survival and for the survival of others.
—Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
While Sacramento politicians protect their trial lawyer allies, small businesses are left to fend for themselves.
—Steve Hilton, Oc Register, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fend
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The archipelago, protected as a national park, hums with quiet life—salt flats blush rose in the heat, and mangroves cradle herons in leafy stillness.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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That case ultimately led to Congress’ passage in 1980 of the Privacy Protection Act, which protects journalists in such cases.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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The case could determine the future of Brazil’s domestic politics and foreign relations: Critics of Bolsonaro — who is accused of having plotted to kill his successor — say his conviction is necessary to defend democracy in Latin America’s biggest nation.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Atkins defended developers of self-custody wallets and DeFi applications, stating that they shouldn't be held liable for how users utilize their software, comparing it to holding car manufacturers responsible for traffic accidents.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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By making a thoughtful and informed choice, grantors can safeguard the trust’s purpose and promote harmony among beneficiaries.—
Royce Ramey,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Like any major economy, India will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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Parents are supposed to shield our young from those dangers.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
9 Aug. 2025
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At one point in the war, the Israel Defense Forces discovered an entire Hamas data center and server farm underneath a U.N. office, which was sharing its access to the electric grid with a room full of Hamas servers and whose placement served to shield the Hamas command center from the IDF.—
Seth Mandel,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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The top priority–trumping everything else, including profits–is that all of us continue to zealously guard Berkshire’s reputation.—
Jane Swift,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Agency employees are greeting the news, unveiled at an all hands meeting on Monday, with guarded optimism and relief.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Fend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fend. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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