Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
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Spam, robocall, and phishing attempts are deflected away from your true identity, keeping you safe and private.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025 -
Coming off the positive of his first career touchdown Saturday, Perich mostly deflected questions on what this moment meant for him, especially in the context of the Cal game.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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Houston had pulled a gun on Ramos, but the friend convinced him to hold off and was speaking with him on the patio when Houston saw police approaching.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Scherzer also detailed his physical response to the outing, and that further emphasized his decision to hold off on retirement for a while longer.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Former White House advisor Ball, who is now a senior fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation, said China’s strict rare earth controls represent an opportunity for the rest of the world to build a new supply chain that can withstand weaponization by any one country.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The set comes with two baskets (one medium and one large) that have a durable metal frame to withstand use for years to come.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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For a full display, the set includes 12 bundles of flowers with brown faux eucalyptus leaves, and each piece is made from artificial silk and plastic designed to resist fading and damage from the sun and other weather conditions.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Unlike a killer hiding in the woods, a guy who gets you in your dreams is literally impossible to hide from, and watching our plucky heroine Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) trying to resist sleep presents a new kind of awful torture.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Chicago has emerged as a focal point in the national debate, with the city's leadership vocally opposing federal immigration crackdowns and raids.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Gallrein, who Trump endorsed after months of calling for someone to oppose Massie, ran for the Kentucky state Senate District 7 seat in 2024, but lost the Republican primary to fellow Navy SEAL Aaron Reed.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Oct. 2025
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Michael Massey stood off to the side during batting practice.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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Your philosophy may be challenged when Mercury stands off with Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Ward (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward%20%28off%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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