GUARDED (AGAINST) Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

guarded (against)

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Definition of guarded (against)

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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Michael Reaves / Getty Images When the Bears traveled to Cincinnati for a joint practice last month, Kmet noticed how much the Bengals’ defense changed in one offseason, a perfect example of the message Johnson is sending.

— Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Common causes include overwatering, pests like leafminers or spider mites, fungal issues, or frost damage, which is often noticed in early spring.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026

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Vita Vea is paid, A’Shawn Robinson is in town and the tandem of YaYa Diaby and Rueben Bain is enough to put any Bengals fan who has watched their team’s recent pass protection in a state of consternation.

— J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Residents have watched property values and the profile of El Segundo rise.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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