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as in guardian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
checked in with the security guard at the gate
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as in defense
means or method of defending
the boxer's sparring partner managed to get a blow in under his left guard
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as in guide
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy
the honor guards raised their sabers as the happy couple descended the church steps
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as in defender
someone that protects
a battalion of burly guards surrounding the celebrity
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
guard the quarterback so he doesn't get sacked
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as in to blockade
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point
a fire-breathing dragon guarded the entrance to the castle
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Recent Examples of guard
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
The two-way starters include Shelledy, Knight, Vorathavorn, linebacker/offensive guard McAnthony Decastro, linemen Tate Garcia and Zachary Castillo and receivers/defensive backs Sandle and Tyler Kim.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Linda-Marie Barrett
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Everdark Sovereign Darkdrift Knight Increased the HP and stamina attack power against guarding Nightfarers for Fulghor, Champion of Nightglow.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The other four spots have been steady, with Markel Bell at left tackle, James Brockermeyer at center, Anez Cooper at right guard and Mauigoa at right tackle.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
The two-way starters include Shelledy, Knight, Vorathavorn, linebacker/offensive guard McAnthony Decastro, linemen Tate Garcia and Zachary Castillo and receivers/defensive backs Sandle and Tyler Kim.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Linda-Marie Barrett is a writer, editor, and steward of a whimsical garden guarded by gnomes.
—Linda-Marie Barrett
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Everdark Sovereign Darkdrift Knight Increased the HP and stamina attack power against guarding Nightfarers for Fulghor, Champion of Nightglow.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guard
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At the center stands a bronze Caryatid by Louis Félix Chabaud, a classical guardian presiding over a resolutely modern space and anchoring the atrium from below.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The survivors watched in terror as their guardian was relieved of his suit.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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This rare unity across the aisle in the wake of a horrible tragedy left TMZ, the popular entertainment news platform known for its tenacity and deluge of scoops, on the defensive about the on-air snickering.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Former football players coming up with bars that have lasting power near their alma mater is one of the themes of this list, and former Ole Miss defensive back Johnny Desler got started right after graduation in 1997.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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The extra-large, rectangular shape offers enough space for long lengths and fluffy curls, while the strong, extra-long teeth form a lock that secures every last strand.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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In his ’70s heyday, few actors possessed Redford’s star wattage, aided considerably by his tousled blond locks, granite jaw and million-dollar smile.—
Steve Chagollan,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Its peptides, biotin, glycerin, and ginseng root extract offer a nourishing defense against breakage and brittleness, reviving the brows of numerous staffers at Allure HQ.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Air defenses were active in the sky over Kyiv, local officials there said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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My weekend streaming guide is live, so be sure to check that out for some new show and movie ideas.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Salloi also called out the officiating crew for missing — at minimum — a yellow card for a tackle from Real Salt Lake defender Noel Caliskan, who appeared to make contact above Salloi’s ankle.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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Slot offered the defender an explanation as the player exited the pitch and while the Hungary international did not look too pleased with the decision, there seemed to be a level of understanding.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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With his back against the wall, Tony must draw on his tactical training to protect his family and survive a deadly showdown with a powerful crime syndicate.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some Cosmists saw technology as destructive and transformative, while others believed its role should be to protect and preserve.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
12 Sep. 2025
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The education ministry said around 100 schools were disrupted and 27 fully blockaded.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Road blockades, traffic slowdowns and other protests were widespread – from the southern port city of Marseille to Lille and Caen in the north, and from Nantes and Rennes in the west to Grenoble and Lyon in the southeast.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guard. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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