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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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as in to watch 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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Recent Examples of guard
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
When the truck's driver and guard went inside, the men struck, quickly breaking in and making away with the bags under the cover of night, MacCabe told USA TODAY.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Then guard Courtney Vandersloot drove up the court after a Fever turnover, lunged toward the basket with the ball in her hands and crashed directly into Aari McDonald.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
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Noun
The Sixers have reportedly not ruled out selecting Bailey, and ESPN noted that Daryl Morey, the president of basketball operations with the Sixers, selected current guards Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain without hosting a private workout before past drafts.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
When the truck's driver and guard went inside, the men struck, quickly breaking in and making away with the bags under the cover of night, MacCabe told USA TODAY.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Verb
Fever star Caitlin Clark was being guarded by Sun guard Jacy Sheldon.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Then guard Courtney Vandersloot drove up the court after a Fever turnover, lunged toward the basket with the ball in her hands and crashed directly into Aari McDonald.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
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According to the Federal Register, recommendation votes are scheduled for multiple vaccines, including for the Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to those whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford them.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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The child must appear in person with both parents or legal guardians.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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New polling of likely voters in Senate battleground states has found President Trump’s frequent clashes with federal courts are becoming a hot issue that could put Senate Republican candidates on the defensive in 2026.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
20 June 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs are being sued by former NFL defensive back Ramzee Robinson, who previously worked as the team's director of player engagement.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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Nena Farrell The Best Bike Locks and Ebike Locks Our favorite bike locks for every ride, including new locks designed to thwart angle grinders.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
21 June 2025
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George Russell’s eyes narrowed under his flowing locks.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The reports also said Ruiz has claimed self defense; USA TODAY has reached out to LVMPD for more information.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Although the maximum sentence for smuggling one person is 10 years and Abrego Garcia is accused of transporting hundreds of people over nearly a decade, his defense attorneys point out there's no minimum sentence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
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But if history is any guide, that response could happen at any time − and anywhere, and in potentially any form, former U.S. intelligence officials and diplomatic experts say.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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Check out our other guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, lego and much more.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
23 June 2025
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Along with bigger-bodied players like Davis and Blade, Michigan typically looks for defenders in the 230-pound range who can provide length and speed on the edge.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
24 June 2025
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One of the Mütter’s most ambivalent defenders is the Chicago artist, writer, and disability activist Riva Lehrer.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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But unless data is truly replicated widely, availability still hinges on just a few custodians.—
Viktor Trón,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The showrunners have worked closely with the Preservation Society of Newport County, custodian of more than a dozen historic residences, to get the kind of access that’s rarely granted to film crews.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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Trump’s allies say depleting Iran’s nuclear program advances national and even international interests by increasing America’s safety.—
Morgan Kromer,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2025
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These aren’t abstract wins that IRS-CI happened to play some bit part in—they’re real-world enforcement actions with direct implications for both safety and national security.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guard. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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