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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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as in protecting
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Recent Examples of guarding
Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Resource guarding Exercise routine Meeting the needs of two very different dogs may require separate walks or play sessions, especially early on.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Robin Williams‘ daughter, Zelda, an actor and director in her own right, has done an incredible job of guarding her father’s legacy.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2025
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
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
Gobert has to respect the shooting threat of Anunoby and play higher up as opposed to guarding Hart and being able to sag off a bit more.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Resource guarding Exercise routine Meeting the needs of two very different dogs may require separate walks or play sessions, especially early on.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Robin Williams‘ daughter, Zelda, an actor and director in her own right, has done an incredible job of guarding her father’s legacy.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarding
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This is not a choice between protecting the ocean and growing the economy.—
Olivier Wenden,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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In June, the Department of Justice sued California for not repealing a decade-old anti-discrimination law protecting transgender students and subpoenaed medical providers for lists of youth patients receiving gender affirming care.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 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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Williams’ first-quarter sack was the first of his career but the only one for the 49ers’ defense.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Dowdle tore through the Cowboys defense throughout the day in the run and receiving games, finishing with 183 rushing yards and 56 receiving yards.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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Airborne and amphibious warfare are key capabilities for defending Japanese islands beyond the four main islands—Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu—as they are designed to project forces from the sea and air to retake islands occupied by an enemy.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Barry has spent 26 years handling Hatch Act cases, defending both Republicans and Democrats.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Daulby was accidentally shot by an officer as worshippers tried to stop the attacker from entering the building by barricading the door shut, police said.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 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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Their biggest claim to fame, however, is their extensive UVA protection, achieved through advanced filters that are not yet approved stateside but widely used overseas.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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Section 230 protection is weaker when platforms actively shape content rather than just hosting it.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Names, photos, addresses, birthdates, parental details and even safeguarding notes and medical records were allegedly accessed by a hacker group called Radiant.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Nixon’s professed and late-blooming concern for safeguarding the rights of criminal defendants might be a bit hard to swallow; these were, after all, the Watergate burglars.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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Sources told the outlet that removing the guardianship is unlikely.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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In the 1880s, a New York heiress with an active and unorthodox social life was declared a habitual drunkard, placed under a legal guardianship, and later confined to an asylum.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Guarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarding. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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