1
as in defense
means or method of defending
frequent hand washing is an oft-recommended ward against the spread of common germs
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2
as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
gained the ward of his cousin upon the death of her parents
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
vowed that he would take whatever measures were necessary to ward the nation's people
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Recent Examples of ward
Alisha Haridasani Gupta, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Earlier in the episode, Seok-hyung, who is an OB-GYN himself, steps in to help Nam-kyung deliver a baby before disappearing into the ward.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 19 May 2025
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
To ward against wrongdoing, the head of the agency, Kenneth L. Wainstein, bolstered oversight of its actions.
—Eileen Sullivan, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Similac, for instance — which Ms. Modi weaned her daughter off of in favor of the imports — is fed to babies in hospitals, including in the neonatal intensive care unit wards.
—Alisha Haridasani Gupta, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Earlier in the episode, Seok-hyung, who is an OB-GYN himself, steps in to help Nam-kyung deliver a baby before disappearing into the ward.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 19 May 2025
Verb
Angels and demons alike can’t help but almost kiss Constantine in their attempts to ward him off, and Satan, between whispered threats, takes a moment to teasingly rub his foot on the dying man’s thigh.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
To ward against wrongdoing, the head of the agency, Kenneth L. Wainstein, bolstered oversight of its actions.
—Eileen Sullivan, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward
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The reports also said Ruiz has claimed self defense; USA TODAY has reached out to LVMPD for more information.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Mubi receiving investment from a company with ties to the Israeli defense sector in the midst of Israel’s deadly war in Gaza has fallen foul of some online critics.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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After the graduation, one senior said in an interview that his father did not attend over fears that he might be taken into custody by immigration agents.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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He was later located driving the vehicle and taken into custody by the MDSO Homicide Bureau.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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The Marines are tasked with protecting federal facilities and personnel, according to a statement from U.S. Northern Command, and will operate under Task Force 51—a contingency unit created to coordinate military support for domestic emergencies.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Although these challenges are external and somewhat unavoidable, business leaders can better protect themselves, starting with ensuring their network connectivity is robust.—
Sander Barens,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The majority also overturned William’s convictions for possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition, saying the convictions amounted to violation of the Constitution’s double jeopardy prohibition because he was effectively charged twice for the same crime.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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Spurred on by their own security concerns, European allies and Canada have already been ramping up military spending, including arms and ammunition purchases, since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.—
Lorne Cook,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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The center provides counseling, drop-in respite care, and community resource navigation under its mental health program.—
Olivia Cyrus,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Under the plan, families earning $100,000 or less would pay nothing for child care starting in 2028, as it would be paid by the endowment, lawmakers said.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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In 1958, President Eisenhower invoked the Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Arkansas to enforce the Supreme Court’s decision ending racial segregation in schools, and to defend Black students against a violent mob.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Dnipropetrovsk is more sparsely populated and rural than those four regions, known as the Donbas, and will be more difficult to defend.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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These are signs that AI is becoming an emotional and social tool for vulnerable children without corresponding safeguards or oversight.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Although 27 states have adopted legislation that bans discrimination based on natural textures and protective styles like braids, locs, and twists, there’s still no federal safeguard.—
Sophie Meharenna,
Allure,
6 June 2025
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Then guard Courtney Vandersloot drove up the court after a Fever turnover, lunged toward the basket with the ball in her hands and crashed directly into Aari McDonald.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation started distributing food boxes on May 26 at three hubs guarded by private contractors inside Israeli military zones.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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“Ward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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