FENDS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

fends

verb

present tense third-person singular of fend

as in protects

to drive danger or attack away from learned to use humor to fend herself from criticism

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The indiscriminate nature of the data collection, Garvie says, also raises concerns that the cameras violate the Fourth Amendment, which protects people from being searched unreasonably.

— Meg Anderson, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026
One dose of measles vaccine protects most people from the disease, but two doses are recommended to improve effectiveness.

— Kathryn H. Jacobsen, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

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The 16-year-old New Zealand amateur successfully defends her title, closing with a 6-under 64 for her fourth win in 14 professional events.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Romero defends his belt for the first time, while Lopez makes his 147-pound debut, eyeing future undisputed glory.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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Homeowners selling a primary residence who meet certain IRS conditions can qualify for a tax break, known as the Section 121 exclusion, that shields up to $250,000 of profits for single filers and $500,000 for married couples filing jointly.

— Annie Nova,Sarah Agostino,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
Banning corporate cross-border stablecoins shields Pretoria’s currency controls at the direct expense of corporate productivity.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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