fends

present tense third-person singular of fend

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fends
Verb
  • According to the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, the First Amendment protects the right to organize a protest, express your opinion and photograph events while on public property.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • That protects our investment, both financially and in the future of our children.
    Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Israel's prison service defends its treatment, but human rights groups report serious abuses.
    Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Carrie is in love with Richard, defends him, and even punishes Laura by starving her for multiple days.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With help from melon antioxidants, peptides, and SPF, the hydrating product shields your skin from harmful rays while also minimizing fine lines.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The magnetosphere shields us from the Sun’s solar wind and solar storms, acting like a force field to keep living things safe from the energetic particles released by the Sun.
    Samuel Badman, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Fends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fends. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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