guarded (against)

Definition of guarded (against)next
past tense of guard (against)
as in looked out (for)
to be cautious of or on guard against unfortunately, you have to guard against theft while you're traveling

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Verb
  • One participant noticed the subtle Native American influences woven through my writing — something most of my other clients had never picked up on.
    Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Most Americans, however, have never really noticed the impact of the Jones Act.
    James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • At 82 years old, Doris Dennis has watched that change from her doorstep.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Onlookers watched the storm surge at the Lake Pontchartrain estuary, with kids splashing in the floodwaters as Bertha approached the Louisiana Coast.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
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“Guarded (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarded%20%28against%29. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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