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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  • That March, Tahmasbi noticed strangers loitering around his apartment building.
    Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The group also intended to export another 56 servers, but was stopped after Taiwan Customs noticed irregularities in the shipment.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • Anyone who’s watched Unrivaled knows this game is every bit as thrilling as any other sport out there.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The race is being closely watched as an unexpected prospect to help Democrats regain control of the Senate.
    Susan Page, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Guarded (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarded%20%28against%29. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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