Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
Verb
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The builder moniker is also a clever way to deflect responsibility for one’s actions.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026 -
Sophia Wilson's shot deflected off Isabela and got by Brazilian goalkeeper Lorena in the 63rd minute for the lone goal before the 55,144 fans in Fortaleza.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Kim Kardashian called on Lee to hold off on the execution for the testing, and the American Civil Liberties Union joined in the fight.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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That put him into the lead, but Suarez still had to hold off the leaders (all of them on four new tires, compared to Suarez’s two) twice on difficult restarts.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2026
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Still, one reason the Twins are playing better than expected is their ability to withstand myriad injuries and underperformance in the starting rotation.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Holzinger has spent the past decade building a reputation as one of Europe’s most uncompromising performance artists—filling opera houses and theaters with motorbikes, helicopters, heavy machinery, nudity, and feats of endurance that test what a body can withstand.—
Lilyanna D'Amato,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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Fans were arrested on suspicion of assault on a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon (a knife), reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstruction of governmental administration, and trademark counterfeiting, the NYPD said.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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The suspects were charged with assaulting a police officer, fighting in a public place, resisting arrest, malicious damage and disorderly behavior in a police station.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Bass also accused Raman of repeatedly opposing efforts to address encampments near schools and increase police staffing.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The amendment would tighten existing restrictions in the Southern Baptist Convention, which already has a faith statement opposing women pastors.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Ikeda’s, which has a location in Auburn and another in Davis, started out in 1950 as a humble fruit stand off Highway 40, opened by the late Sam Ikeda.—
Anne Ewbank,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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Comparison can be a slippery slope as the moon stands off with Chiron.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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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. 2026.
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