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as in guardian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
checked in with the security guard at the gate
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as in defense
means or method of defending
the boxer's sparring partner managed to get a blow in under his left guard
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as in guide
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy
the honor guards raised their sabers as the happy couple descended the church steps
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as in defender
someone that protects
a battalion of burly guards surrounding the celebrity
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
guard the quarterback so he doesn't get sacked
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as in to blockade
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 guard
Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 2 May 2025
The news that Rubio was assuming another position, albeit temporarily, appeared to catch the State Department’s spokeswoman, Tammy Bruce, off guard during her press briefing.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2025
Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Secondly, most players, who are already guarded when talking to the media, become even more guarded.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Diggins, who plays guard for the WNBA team, married Smith in a Chicago ceremony in 2017.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 2 May 2025
The news that Rubio was assuming another position, albeit temporarily, appeared to catch the State Department’s spokeswoman, Tammy Bruce, off guard during her press briefing.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2025
Verb
We were headed to Tibet, a place where access is as guarded as its ancient treasures.
—Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Secondly, most players, who are already guarded when talking to the media, become even more guarded.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guard
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Since the org partnered with Three Camel Lodge in 2020 to expand the breeding program, visitors to the camp can meet the stoic (but still quite cute and fluffy) guardian dogs.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
25 Apr. 2025
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Today’s Wordle Etymology The word genie comes from the French génie, which was borrowed from Latin genius, meaning a guardian spirit or guiding influence.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Seahawks can't let Barron's numbers and impressive tape convince them to take the Texas defensive back.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Other Republicans have been put on the defensive by the administration’s handling of the controversial case.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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The door is lockable using a padlock or cable lock.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Leave the keys in a lock box or with your real estate agent to ensure a smooth transition.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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This and that The Bruins have several players wearing the same number on offense and defense.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Foreign ownership caps exist in critical sectors like telecom, aviation, and defense.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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For helpful tips, see our guides on how to photograph the moon and how to photograph the planets.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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For most of his first term, Trump leaned heavily on his solid footing as a steward of the economy and defender of the border to offset his erratic day-to-day antics.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some also wonder about his dependability as a run defender.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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Open for just 24 hours, starting April 24, the project is meant to humanize the harms of social media use among young children and call for governments and private companies to act urgently to protect online spaces for young users.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The independent agency is in charge of investigating and adjudicating complaints about unfair labor practices and protecting U.S. workers' rights to form unions.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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Israel also has blockaded Gaza for the past six weeks, again barring the entry of food and other goods.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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For six weeks Israel also has blockaded Gaza, barring the entry of food and other goods.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guard. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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