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as in defending
to drive danger or attack away from
guard the quarterback so he doesn't get sacked
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as in blockading
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 guarding
Randy Jennings, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The internet is obsessed with a giant dog trying to show his guarding skills against an unusual trespasser.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
Painful stiffness that varies dramatically in intensity based on stress levels, sleep quality or emotional state also suggests protective guarding.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Pope sounded ready to go, even anticipating taking on the challenge of guarding Purdue’s star guard Braden Smith, who broke the NCAA Division I all-time assist record on Friday against Queens.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
Just stepping up in tough games and guarding the best players and trying not to foul.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Instead, according to Homan, ICE agents are being used in support roles, such as guarding exits or handling non-screening tasks.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Sidberry had the difficult assignment of guarding Oregon forward Mia Jacobs, who is aggressive on the block and also the Ducks' leading 3-point shooter.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Shelton Henderson led the Hurricanes with 18 points and eight rebounds while also frequently guarding Smith, and Malik Reneau had 16 points with seven turnovers.
—Jeff Latzke, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
One focus of Russian attacks has been the town of Lyman in Donetsk, at the edge of what’s known as Ukraine’s fortress belt in the region, and a key strongpoint guarding the larger city of Sloviansk.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
There’s some irony to guarding parks against the showcases of an industry dedicated to tree health and human safety.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
Carter’s 6-10 twin towers Jackson and junior Shaqere Kizzee clogged the middle defensively, forcing Kennedale to settle for 3-pointers or difficult jumpers against tight guarding.
—Randy Jennings, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The internet is obsessed with a giant dog trying to show his guarding skills against an unusual trespasser.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
Painful stiffness that varies dramatically in intensity based on stress levels, sleep quality or emotional state also suggests protective guarding.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
No one else was shot or killed, including members of the presidential security detail who were supposed to be guarding the family.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Pope sounded ready to go, even anticipating taking on the challenge of guarding Purdue’s star guard Braden Smith, who broke the NCAA Division I all-time assist record on Friday against Queens.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
Just stepping up in tough games and guarding the best players and trying not to foul.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Instead, according to Homan, ICE agents are being used in support roles, such as guarding exits or handling non-screening tasks.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Sidberry had the difficult assignment of guarding Oregon forward Mia Jacobs, who is aggressive on the block and also the Ducks' leading 3-point shooter.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Shelton Henderson led the Hurricanes with 18 points and eight rebounds while also frequently guarding Smith, and Malik Reneau had 16 points with seven turnovers.
—Jeff Latzke, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
One focus of Russian attacks has been the town of Lyman in Donetsk, at the edge of what’s known as Ukraine’s fortress belt in the region, and a key strongpoint guarding the larger city of Sloviansk.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
There’s some irony to guarding parks against the showcases of an industry dedicated to tree health and human safety.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarding
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Earlier Monday, Turkey's defense ministry announced that the alliance's air defenses deployed in the eastern Mediterranean had, for a fourth time during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, intercepted an Iranian missile that had entered its airspace.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those are just some of the ways in which the three elements have become critical for modern manufacturing, including for defense.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, brain activity is a crucial element in protecting against that damage.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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Reducing and monitoring traffic, specifically in residential and walkable areas, is a vital step in protecting locals, Cuthell said.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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With Iran essentially blockading the Strait of Hormuz, driving up global oil prices, there are concerns that if the Houthis start attacking ships in the Red Sea again global shipping will be even more disrupted.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2026
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Wasn’t Israel already blockading Gaza?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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These connections raise broader questions about how Epstein was able to maintain influence, credibility, and protection across borders for so long.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Reversing those protections now would not be neutral.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Keller stymies defending champ Coppell Claire Garritson scored the game-winning goal in the second half and Keller hung on to beat defending state champion Coppell 2-1 in the Class 6A Division 1 Region 1 Final on Tuesday night at Keller High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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During the 2002 World Cup, fans across Africa celebrated Senegal’s upset victory over defending champion France, its former colonizer, as a symbol of liberation.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Gang members split into groups, launching attacks across multiple localities, barricading roads and digging trenches across routes that serve as entry and exit points, Bertide Horace, a spokesperson from the Dialogue and Reconciliation Commission to Save the Artibonite Valley, told CNN.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Authorities are investigating an untimely death connected to an incident that began with someone barricading themself in New Haven over the weekend.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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Huntley is also part of a nearly 100-strong WhatsApp community of Newcastle academy alumni, which is regularly updated by Julie Smith, the safeguarding and wellbeing manager.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Executives and boards need to realize that choices made about the gathering, storing, and safeguarding of data have a direct impact on the risk and reputation of the company.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Registered agents can handle paperwork, often shielding the identities of those behind the entities.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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One was photographed holding his hand near his forehead, shielding his face.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Guarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarding. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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