Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
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Communicate Honestly By contrast, companies that deflect responsibility or offer vague or misleading reasons for layoffs (or none at all) spark criticism that erodes trust.—
Nicole Tidei,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025 -
That was credited to Evander Kane at 3:28 of the third when his centering pass deflected in off Esa Lindell.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Its volcanism has made for the stuff of legends, as one eruption is suggested to have held off the army of Carthage (now northern Africa) in 396 B.C., according to the Associated Press.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 June 2025
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After holding off from casting any free-agent stones and turning to UCF’s RJ Harvey in April’s NFL draft, the Broncos’ backfield plans for 2025 seemed all but set.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
4 June 2025
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Enhancing community and regional resilience Regional resilience describes a region’s ability to withstand and adapt to challenges such as economic shocks and natural disasters.—
Darlene Xiomara Rodriguez,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Many fans withstood the inclement conditions to watch together in Central Park.—
David Waldstein,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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If craving ice cream, resist the urge to judge yourself before, during, or after eating it, Shabazz says.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Djokovic, who usually plays on the far more cavernous Chatrier, stepped back from the baseline, smiled, resisted his tendency to troll and got busy with finishing the match.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The legislation, Senate Bill 8, passed on a largely party-line vote of 87 to 59, with 13 Democrats opposed and one Republican, Rep. Tom Delnicki of South Windsor, in favor.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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During his campaign, Trump opposed US Steel being purchased by a foreign entity.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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Information may come in to challenge your worldview when Mars stands off with Pluto.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Everything felt familiar about the first as Victor Kristiansen stood off Ethan Nwaneri, allowing a dangerous cross to be clipped in.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Ward (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward%20%28off%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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