Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fend (off)
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Grow Repellant Plants Some plants entice gophers to visit gardens, while other plants naturally repel gophers and other pests away from flower and vegetable beds.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026 -
The constitution also states that the president is the commander in chief of the armed forces and preserves his or her ability to repel sudden attacks.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Score decorative pillows by Sunbrella and Kelly Clarkson Home that resist moisture and fading, offering comfortable lounge accessories that add a pop of color—and when temperatures drop, there’s even an outdoor-friendly throw blanket.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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He is charged with multiple counts of battery on an officer, resisting arrest and possession of multiple drugs with intent to sell.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Once your pair crunchy snap peas with peppery arugula, a sweet and zippy homemade dressing, and garlicky toasted breadcrumbs, there is no turning back.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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So, crude oil imported to California from the Gulf Coast states must first sail east to the Bahamas before turning back west to California.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Charlie, though, is trying to keep them out of a country that thoroughly repulses him.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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And Republicans are among those repulsed by the ongoing scandals.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Narratively, Daniel Craig’s returning lead Benoit Blanc takes a back pew to the conflict between a sensitive priest and a malignant monsignor who has turned away from Jesus’ teachings.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, a number of private equity players that have been active in the past, like Eurazeo and Carlyle, are said to be turning away from beauty.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
10 Mar. 2026
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South Korea is looking to stave off new tariffs from the United States by swiftly passing a bill guaranteeing a $350 billion investment in American industry.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the penalty kill, led by goalie Matt Wright (12 saves), staved off the first to get back to one-man down, and Ryan scooped a loose puck from the neutral zone for a drive to the net.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Fend (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fend%20%28off%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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