Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
Verb
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The normally accommodating coach, who did not speak during media day, deflected two extra questions about Kuminga and wanted to focus on basketball.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025 -
Lawrence threw a long pass that went off the hands of Jaguars receiver Tim Patrick, then deflected off Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If your Chinese fringe flower (Loropetalum) grew a lot since your last pruning, try to hold off until spring to do it again.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Cox asked the commissioners to hold off on bringing in Fort Worth animal control.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The home features a steel frame with thick, insulated panels and can withstand the natural weather elements.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hughes and others began resisting orders in passive ways, showing up late or taking patrols extra slowly.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Yet, in the privacy of his room, Jiang does not resist the temptation of violence.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Put differently, opposing receivers have recorded the second-least fantasy points on the Panthers in 2025.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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One of the defendants, Benjamin Song — a 32-year-old former Marine Corps reservist who associates described to authorities as a cult-like ringleader who opposes the government on immigration enforcement and on other matters — shot Alvarado Police Department Lt.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Hudson also spoke with veteran backup quarterback Jameis Winston and spent much of the Giants’ ensuing defensive drive standing off to the side and away from his offensive teammates.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
14 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 10 Oct. 2025.
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