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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
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
The guy who may be assigned to guarding Fland, KU senior Dajuan Harris, scored 26 points in the scrimmage against Arkansas and Fland in October.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025
District tactical officers guarding the store’s doorway sprinted into a nearby squad car.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
With Dort primarily guarding Tatum, Brown still finished with just 10 points on 5-for-15 shooting with as many turnovers (two) as assists.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Teams are guarding Boston like — well, like Pritchard would.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
He’s grown a lot with his physicality and guarding, then different positions, one-on-one perimeter players, post up players.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
But Issac Williamson started guarding him, and Khamenia went 0 for 8 the rest of the way and was held to 15 points.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
Keegan Murray opened guarding Jokic while Jonas Valanciunas was on Westbrook.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
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Cops at the scene were photographed guarding pools of blood near the building’s entrance.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
The guy who may be assigned to guarding Fland, KU senior Dajuan Harris, scored 26 points in the scrimmage against Arkansas and Fland in October.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025
District tactical officers guarding the store’s doorway sprinted into a nearby squad car.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
With Dort primarily guarding Tatum, Brown still finished with just 10 points on 5-for-15 shooting with as many turnovers (two) as assists.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Teams are guarding Boston like — well, like Pritchard would.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
He’s grown a lot with his physicality and guarding, then different positions, one-on-one perimeter players, post up players.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
But Issac Williamson started guarding him, and Khamenia went 0 for 8 the rest of the way and was held to 15 points.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
Keegan Murray opened guarding Jokic while Jonas Valanciunas was on Westbrook.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarding
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This process must ensure that risk management is aligned with current regulations, established company policies and industry best practices, thereby protecting security, privacy and corporate integrity.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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But the brains of the hybrid mice developed fewer of these tangles and plaques, as if the sleep mutations were protecting the animals.—
Marla Broadfoot,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Pentagon on Thursday released an extraordinary number of details about the military's top-secret bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities and its defense of an air base in Qatar.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
26 June 2025
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The Stoxx Europe 600 index fell 0.74%, despite European defense stocks climbing on news of a NATO deal.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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The Yankees signed the 38-year-old to a minor league free agent contract in February, but after a series of injuries left the defending American League champs with three holes in their five-man rotation, Carrasco pitched his way into filling one with an impressive spring training.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Spurs also thrashed City 4-0 at the Etihad in the league back when Pep Guardiola’s defending champions were starting to wobble but were still second in the table.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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As data protection standards in these industries become stricter in anticipation of quantum threats, solutions that incorporate quantum-resistant encryption are increasingly necessary.—
Robert Kramer,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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By the spring of 1975, Peltier had set up camp on the reservation at Oglala, offering protection to elders.—
Nick Estes,
New Yorker,
26 June 2025
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In response, Senate Republicans and the White House are cooking up alternative proposals to major sections in order to reach their budget savings goals and meet other promises while keeping anxious caucus members in their herd.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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The sale features deals on outdoor party essentials, including grills – a must-have for any Independence Day celebration – and savings on patio furniture.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Railing against bias towards vaccines is like a politician condemning researchers biased in favor of seatbelts in cars or keeping lead out of household paint.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2025
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Food not safe for consumption Inadequate record keeping of seafood/shellfish and fish.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2025
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It was authenticated before being handed over to the Royals for safekeeping.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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Testifying Thursday, Mescudi recalled rushing to Ventura’s aide and taking her to the Sunset Marquis hotel for safekeeping.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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Resilience is more than traditional risk management, the report states.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Meanwhile, according to McKinsey, the need for time management, resilience, and a learning mindset are desirable skills both in the C-suite and in sports.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Guarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarding. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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