guards (against)

verb

present tense third-person singular of guard (against)
as in looks out (for)
to be cautious of or on guard against unfortunately, you have to guard against theft while you're traveling

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  1. notices
  2. minds
  3. watches
Verb
  • Gen notices Aesha and Nathan cheers-ing to the success of their seating plot.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • Anyone who notices flashes, new floaters or a shadow in their vision should seek urgent eye care.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Definition of notices
Verb
  • When to stick or twist The other big question in fantasy managers minds if when to stick with a captain haul and when to twist — and this is another element of the game which is dynamic.
    — Holly Shand, New York Times, 23 June 2026
  • Not that Black minds any of that, though.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Definition of minds
Verb
  • Hannah Waddingham watches the 2026 Wimbledon Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England, on July 11.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • Dhir works at Recidiviz and only watches TV every four years.
    — Amrit Dhir, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
Definition of watches
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