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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.
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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.
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Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Johnson said that he was left shackled to a bed at HCMC for five days, with federal agents guarding him and preventing him from contacting his family.
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Conor Wight,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Overnight on July 4, 2025, more than a dozen heavily armed antifa militants belonging to a Dallas-area antifa chapter ambushed Homeland Security personnel guarding the ICE holding site near Fort Worth.
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Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
For a player who spent most of the season guarding his face as tightly as his words, Brunson let the moment show.
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C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
When Wembanyama countered by guarding up on the action more and losing the ability to contain Robinson’s rolls, the Knicks stuck Fox’s man under the hoop so that the point guard was the backside rim protector.
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Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Anunoby had been calling for the ball because no one was guarding him.
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Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
With five miles of walls and hundreds of cannons guarding the harbor, Suomenlinna squelched the Russian threat (at least for the time being).
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Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
The winning play was prefaced by Raptors assistant Amar Batra drawing up a play for Baron, whom Edina had been guarding with a short-stick defender.
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Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
9 June 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.
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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
For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Johnson said that he was left shackled to a bed at HCMC for five days, with federal agents guarding him and preventing him from contacting his family.
—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Overnight on July 4, 2025, more than a dozen heavily armed antifa militants belonging to a Dallas-area antifa chapter ambushed Homeland Security personnel guarding the ICE holding site near Fort Worth.
—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
For a player who spent most of the season guarding his face as tightly as his words, Brunson let the moment show.
—
C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
When Wembanyama countered by guarding up on the action more and losing the ability to contain Robinson’s rolls, the Knicks stuck Fox’s man under the hoop so that the point guard was the backside rim protector.
—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Anunoby had been calling for the ball because no one was guarding him.
—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
With five miles of walls and hundreds of cannons guarding the harbor, Suomenlinna squelched the Russian threat (at least for the time being).
—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
The winning play was prefaced by Raptors assistant Amar Batra drawing up a play for Baron, whom Edina had been guarding with a short-stick defender.
—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarding
Noun
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King’s attorney, Bill Mason, began his presentation by referencing Bosworth’s mentioning a defendant can’t be judged for not testifying in their own defense.
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While Thomas has had offensive struggles, his defense has never been a question.
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The partner of another player, Héctor Bello, died while protecting their toddler, Bello said Saturday on social media.
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Once your car hits 100,000 miles, the manufacturer's warranty is done protecting you.
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Iran had to shut in its own wells this month after the United States started blockading the strait.
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Britain responded with a war-footing, blockading the Bay of Naples.
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The state expansion also means protection for the rare riparian forest.
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
Verb
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The defending Western Conference champs pick up Quaintance, a defensive-minded bruiser with size and athleticism who projects to be a center or power forward on the next level.
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When the odds opened for the upcoming title fight, the defending champ was a -300 favorite over the +250 challenger.
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After barricading himself in a home for over an hour Friday morning, Abugharbieh eventually surrendered to police wearing only a towel, as seen on aerial video of the incident.
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The 26-year-old former student surrendered Friday after barricading himself in his family home during a domestic violence call.
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Recent headlines have prompted difficult but necessary conversations about welfare, safeguarding and accountability in television.
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Scouting America volunteers and employees are required to complete mandatory safeguarding training and a criminal background check for the organization, a representative said.
Verb
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Comprehending a stock’s most significant risks is one aspect; shielding your investments from them is another.
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Not with these linen panels that Malek Barney recommends—the thicker fabric strikes that Goldilocks balance between privacy and natural light, letting sunlight gently filter through while still shielding your space from prying eyes.
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“Guarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarding. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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