1
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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as in protecting
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as in defense
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Recent Examples of guarding
Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Sid Evans, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
The world's smallest army, charged with guarding the pope and the Vatican, has a new look.
—Katie Kindelan, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
The bill would have expanded existing laws guarding legislators’ and their families’ personal information from data brokers to the general public.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
On Jay Shetty’s podcast back in March, Gomez opened up about her evolution from guarding her heart to embracing her love for Blanco.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Approximately 50 soldiers guarding the vehicles attempted to repel the attackers, presidential spokesperson Carolina Jaramillo said, without specifying whether anyone was injured.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Jake Browning realized that Riley Moss is guarding Tee Higgins.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
The giant steeds guarding the entrance are set to ride into the sunset this fall.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
Police officers guarding the barricades appeared somewhat embarrassed at having to block the path of a visiting world leader.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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
Noun
There’s a bar that’s stocked with bourbon, tequila, and moonshine and a couple of porcelain cheetahs guarding a cabinet full of old records.
—Sid Evans, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
The world's smallest army, charged with guarding the pope and the Vatican, has a new look.
—Katie Kindelan, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
The bill would have expanded existing laws guarding legislators’ and their families’ personal information from data brokers to the general public.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
On Jay Shetty’s podcast back in March, Gomez opened up about her evolution from guarding her heart to embracing her love for Blanco.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Approximately 50 soldiers guarding the vehicles attempted to repel the attackers, presidential spokesperson Carolina Jaramillo said, without specifying whether anyone was injured.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Jake Browning realized that Riley Moss is guarding Tee Higgins.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
The giant steeds guarding the entrance are set to ride into the sunset this fall.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
Police officers guarding the barricades appeared somewhat embarrassed at having to block the path of a visiting world leader.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarding
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Flavonoid antioxidants found in pears can support heart health by reducing inflammation and protecting against cellular damage that contributes to heart disease.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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That would theoretically limit any guard deployment to protecting federal buildings and monitoring immigration raids and arrests.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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But others describe the reality of the early weeks, where discussion was completely hampered by Israel's insistence on fully blockading aid into Gaza.—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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Essential services like defense and law enforcement would continue throughout a shutdown, as would mandatory spending programs like Social Security and Medicare, BAI added.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Though Brock Purdy threw over 300 yards in his return from injury, the Jaguars' defense caused five turnovers, including a strip sack that sealed the game in the fourth quarter.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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The team went to the Eastern Conference finals last season after unexpectedly knocking off the defending world champion Boston Celtics in the second round before falling to the Indiana Pacers.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pop singer and humanitarian Sting has likewise spoken out about this concept in the past when defending his performance in Uzbekistan in 2009.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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All around them, students began the reflexive process of barricading themselves indoors with trash bins, chairs and even a table, as seen below– likely the only resources available to them.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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Jamie Simpson of Covington was sentenced in March to 60 years in prison for holding his wife captive and torturing her for hours before barricading himself inside her home in a lengthy standoff with police.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Still, the decisiveness with which Nix delivered the ball, trusting both the protection in front of him and what his eyes were seeing with the defense, was encouraging.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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By providing a compact, sustainable, and highly effective solution, the researchers are contributing to environmental protection and securing clean water resources for the future.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sarah Mullally will become the spiritual leader of the Anglican Church in January, a year after her predecessor resigned in a safeguarding scandal.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Official guidance includes safeguarding plants, animals and plumbing until temperatures stabilize.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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On the third issue, the Supreme Court concluded that Dehen’s conduct over at-risk juvenile guardianship proceedings did not constitute misconduct.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
24 Sep. 2025
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Two of the more common involuntary interventions offered by APS are guardianship and nursing home placement.—
Nina A. Kohn,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Guarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarding. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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