Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
Verb
-
Marchand’s shot hit Toronto defenseman Morgan Rielly’s arm and deflected into the goal for the Panthers’ 5-4 win.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025 -
The building’s distinctive windows have a unique hood that provides shade while efficiently deflecting rainwater from the exterior, reducing the building’s energy needs for temperature control.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
10 May 2025
Verb
-
Minnesota led by as many as 25 points in the third quarter and managed to hold off a late Warriors run that closed the gap to nine in the fourth.—
Matias Grez,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
-
California Amid Trump trade war, L.A. urged to hold off on wage hikes for tourism workers May 7, 2025 L.A.’s political leaders have enacted a number of wage laws over the last few decades.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Verb
-
This exceptional variety has bright golden foliage that withstands summer heat and winter’s chill.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
-
What to look for: The brick and stone walls are nearly three feet thick in places and are designed to withstand any inadvertent ammunition explosions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
Verb
-
Farthing is being charged with one felony count of battery on a law enforcement officer and two misdemeanor counts of battery and resisting an officer, according to online court records.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
-
That combination creates a hard, thin, and durable blade that resists rust and holds a tough edge.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
Verb
-
The Motion Picture Association adamantly opposed that idea, and supported the right of other countries to offer film incentives.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 May 2025
-
The House narrowly approved a spending blueprint that aims to find $1.5 trillion in spending cuts before Trump released his proposal, despite the defections of two Republicans who joined Democrats in opposing the plan.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Verb
-
Timbaland and Nachum often stand off to the side, speaking in emphatic but hushed whispers about new ideas that are coming to them in that moment.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
28 Apr. 2025
-
Carlo’s shrine stood off to the side, the reliquary protected behind a screen.—
Emily Harnett,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Ward (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward%20%28off%29. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share