Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
Verb
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That appeared to frustrate committee members, who accused the sheriff of deflecting blame.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Let characters interrupt each other, mishear, deflect.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That leaves room for some of the supporting performers to be more memorable — notably Temple, who makes the personal stake of Susan’s investment quietly affecting, and Richardson, whose character is the most aware that no fix is going to permanently hold off the AI threat.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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Zelensky, however, accused Russia of breaking its commitment to hold off its attacks on Ukraine’s energy assets, claiming the weeklong pause was due to come into force last Friday.—
Kamila Hrabchuk,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This can boost their resilience to withstand intense light, which is a common environmental challenge.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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While software names such as Club names Salesforce , CrowdStrike , and Palo Alto Networks fell by more than 10% and the Magnificent Seven struggled, about 11 other Club stocks posted gains of more than 5%, helping our diversified portfolio withstand the market pain.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Those who are traveling with a partner will appreciate the double vanities—or resist the old-fashioned clawfoot tub.—
Diana Oates,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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The urge to lie down for a soak, even in winter, is hard to resist.—
Josh Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hunters and non-hunters alike are opposing a mule deer eradication plan on Catalina Island that was recently approved by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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Santa Clara, California — Mike Vrabel made his nnname in the NFL as a crunching outside linebacker, delivering punishment to opposing offenses and blowing up their plays on his way to winning multiple Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That ability to receive under pressure and drive away with the ball helps explain why centre-back Micky van de Ven chose to stand off him during the match rather than engage.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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His sweetheart shyly stands off to the side, waiting to greet him.—
Maureen Byrne,
Boston Herald,
26 Dec. 2025
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“Ward (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward%20%28off%29. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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