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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
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  • While Zvyagintsev notices Minotaur playing uniquely from place to place, its chilly, incisive power — its brutal commentary on love and betrayal, loyalty and corruption — still resonates on a universal level.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
  • One night after hearing a woman scream and the sound of breaking glass, Jeff notices his neighbor, Lars Thorwald, behaving strangely.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of notices
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  • 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
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  • Bard watches in space as Saint-Etienne try to build up play from the back.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Cinematographer Robert Kolodny’s camera watches from afar as Ryan embraces his pal out in an open field, providing comfort and consolation in this hour of need.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of watches
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“Guards (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guards%20%28against%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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