1
as in defense
means or method of defending
frequent hand washing is an oft-recommended ward against the spread of common germs
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2
as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
gained the ward of his cousin upon the death of her parents
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
vowed that he would take whatever measures were necessary to ward the nation's people
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Recent Examples of ward
Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Calls from voting wards just started coming in to share how turnout was going around the city.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Utilities like ComEd and Peoples Gas also got to work on Thursday to ward against the incoming frigid air.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Noun
But upon arrival, her family alleges, she was left on a bed without a pillow in the center of the ward for several days, according to a statement from Slater & Gordon, the law firm representing the family in their lawsuit against the hospital, and multiple outlets including The Telegraph.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Calls from voting wards just started coming in to share how turnout was going around the city.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Alfred initially refused to allow the officers inside the psych ward with their firearms, but later admitted the cops after his supervisor, NYCHHC Officer Michael Kee, 53, arrived at the scene, according to sources.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Utilities like ComEd and Peoples Gas also got to work on Thursday to ward against the incoming frigid air.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward
Noun
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Smith notes that several of the Bucs’ free agents on defense — Anzalone, defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson and outside linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad — play with the kind of edge he is known for.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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Japan, which has been ramping up defense spending in recent years, is seeking to counter regional security threats and support partner countries during wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.—
Sam Meredith,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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According to police, the evading vehicle was later located and the driver was taken into police custody.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2026
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She was taken into custody and is due to make her first appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, April 21.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The idea that Chelsea’s participation in the Club World Cup impacted them is not, according to people with knowledge of their outlook, who asked to be kept anonymous to protect relationships, a majority view at Chelsea.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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As the world gets warmer and garment workers in the global South continue to bear the brunt of rising temperatures, protecting them has never been more urgent.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The assailant, who acted alone, shot and killed himself, authorities said, and security officials found a gun, a knife and ammunition at the scene.—
Maria Verza,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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At the time, Rodriguez was awaiting trial on charges of cocaine possession with intent to sell, being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and trespassing, officials said.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Beets and garlic have similar care requirements, so keeping them together in the garden is not only easy but sensible.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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But Farrell insists that the fees reflect care and determination.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In 2014, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s administration reinterpreted Article 9 to allow Japan’s Self-Defense Forces to more actively contribute to international peacekeeping efforts and defend allies.—
Sam Meredith,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs will visit Dodger Stadium this weekend for a three-game series against the two-time defending World Series champions.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Some have branded it unsafe and unworkable, citing their concerns around potential coercion of vulnerable people and a lack of safeguards for those with disabilities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The provision directs the Judicial Conference, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, to report to Congress within 180 days on whether organized jury nullification efforts are affecting federal jury management and on the safeguards that exist to address them.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Luke Kennard went off early in Game 1; Marcus Smart did the same in Game 2 — with Amen Thompson guarding both times.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Harshaw asked Drozd to order the federal agents guarding Mendoza Hernandez to allow him a half-hour meeting with his lawyer before transporting him again.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Ward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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