GUARDS (AGAINST) Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Explain what would help instead of hoping someone notices your frustration.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
D’Angelo, for example, described a system that notices a former smoker turning 50, confirms insurance has approved lung cancer screening, and offers nearby appointments, all without having a human pour through the records in the first place.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 10 Nov. 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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As the nation watches to see how the elections unfold on Tuesday night, election experts advise voters against listening to politicians who cry foul without offering evidence of fraud as ballots are being cast or counted.

— Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Try doing it in 15 districts with Washington cutting your funding while the whole country watches.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

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