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adjective

Definition of wardednext
as in protected

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verb

past tense of ward
as in defended
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 warded
Adjective
Keys for warded locks have slots to bypass the wards that allow the key to freely rotate inside the lock. — Dan Dubno, Popular Mechanics, 22 Feb. 2017
Verb
The 2021 DiRenna winner, warded to the top basketball player in the KC metro, is one of several former college players who spent time in NBA or NFL training camps but weren’t selected for a roster spot. — Pj Green october 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026 Infrastructure like the Grapevine might’ve also warded her off. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warded
  1. protected
  2. defended
  3. guarded
  4. shielded
  5. covered
  6. safeguarded
  7. sheltered
  8. screened
Adjective
  • Eco effort Because Kanai is a protected area, eco efforts are top of mind.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The result is a more efficient propulsion system that delivers greater range and energy, enabling engagement of highly maneuverable aerial threats at safer distances from protected forces.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of protected
Verb
  • What Cornell's investigation found Cornell has defended its handling of the allegations, pointing to an extensive investigation that included more than 50 interviews and 12 days of disciplinary hearings.
    — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • El Sayed argued that the technology needed federal oversight, while Rogers advocated local oversight but defended the use of some surveillance processes in identifying people suspected of terrorism.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of defended
Adjective
  • When that happens, people become more guarded, less open and less willing to engage.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Our spirits remain guarded, but high, for this one; the Venice Film Festival crowd seemed to eat it up.
    — Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
Definition of guarded
Verb
  • Angel Carrasco, 31, is accused of killing 23-year-old Nathaly Ramirez, who somehow held onto and shielded her 8-month-old daughter just enough that the infant survived the plunge.
    — Theodore Parisienne, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • They were set up in nondescript suburban homes, often shielded by hedges or fences.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of shielded
Adjective
  • Upgrade your lodgings by booking a room with a fireplaces or even a covered terrace.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Kicking things off is Midnight Blue, a single-breasted velvet dinner jacket, complete with silk-satin shawl lapels, pocket trims, and covered buttons.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of covered
Verb
  • That has implications for how AI systems are evaluated and safeguarded.
    — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2026
  • There’s this weird attraction to potential violence and knowing that you’re safeguarded from it.
    — Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of safeguarded
Adjective
  • After her father’s untimely death, this Carrie, who grew up in a sheltered, cult-like environment, gets to interact with the outside world for the first time.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • This rugged island has cliff paths leading to the old pilot lookout, and sheltered coves.
    — Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheltered
Adjective
  • The latter offers faster processing for pre-screened travelers, according to Customs and Border Protection.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Pavel Mintyukov then sent the puck to Mikael Granlund, who backhanded a pass to Carlson for a one-timer that got past a screened Askarov for a 2-0 Ducks lead.
    — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Definition of screened

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“Warded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warded. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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