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
Anastasiia Malenko, USA Today, 11 June 2025
The robot handles medicine deliveries, ward patrols and visitor guidance, which Foxconn estimates can reduce nurse workloads by up to 30%.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
To ward against wrongdoing, the head of the agency, Kenneth L. Wainstein, bolstered oversight of its actions.
—Eileen Sullivan, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Noun
In the southern port of Odesa, an overnight drone attack hit an emergency medical building, a maternity ward and residential buildings, regional governor Oleh Kiper said on Telegram.
—Anastasiia Malenko, USA Today, 11 June 2025
The robot handles medicine deliveries, ward patrols and visitor guidance, which Foxconn estimates can reduce nurse workloads by up to 30%.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
Verb
Angels and demons alike can’t help but almost kiss Constantine in their attempts to ward him off, and Satan, between whispered threats, takes a moment to teasingly rub his foot on the dying man’s thigh.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
To ward against wrongdoing, the head of the agency, Kenneth L. Wainstein, bolstered oversight of its actions.
—Eileen Sullivan, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward
Noun
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Clarence Darrow, a celebrated defense attorney, represented Scopes.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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If Green is ready to make an impact as a rookie, the Ravens’ defense will be a handful for opponents.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The two men exited their vehicle and were taken into ICE custody on June 13 around 6:45 a.m.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The review also concluded that Epstein died by suicide while in custody at a Manhattan correctional facility in August 2019.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Snag straw bags that are ideal for a beach day or brunch, straw hats to keep your face protected from the sun, and popular shoe styles like woven flats, simple black flip flops, and kitten heels.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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From quick rinses to gentle drying, here's how to protect your swimwear for seasons to come.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Detonating Everything In fact, the Russians might be said to have originated the tactic of using small drones to bring the detonator with their series of sabotage attacks against Ukrainian ammunition depots in 2017.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Ukraine is completely out of ammunition for its two vital missile defense SAMP/T batteries, the Franco-Italian version of the U.S. Patriot missile defense system, according to sources speaking with Le Monde late last month.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
29 June 2025
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With more than 750 products across makeup, skin and hair care and coloring, L’Oréal Paris ranks as the biggest beauty brand in the world.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Numerous regulatory barriers stand in the way of direct-to-patient care.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The medium-to-long-range layer, David’s Sling, has replaced Patriot batteries supplied by the United States, defending against both aircraft, cruise missiles, and short-range ballistic missiles using a missile called Stunner.—
Sebastien Roblin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Thanks to the oceans on either side of us, the frozen wasteland to the north, and a gentle behemoth to the south, no one thought much about having to defend our borders.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
Noun
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As an extra safeguard against fridge odors, place an open box of baking soda in the back corner of the refrigerator’s top shelf.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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In my experience building AML and RegTech software, pairing advanced technological safeguards with regular training and clear policies creates a resilient defense.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Healthcare providers use it to guard sensitive patient data and meet strict compliance standards.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Chen finished with a career-high 10 points and drew the assignment of guarding Ariel Atkins, the Sky’s leading scorer in the fourth quarter.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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“Ward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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