warded (off)

Definition of warded (off)next
past tense of ward (off)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for warded (off)
Verb
  • Garland gave Columbus a 2-1 lead with 59 seconds remaining when his centering attempt deflected in off a defender.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Throughout the campaign, Conyears-Ervin deflected from her controversies by framing herself as a scrappy politician who is the right candidate to defend the district’s most vulnerable residents.
    Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Environmental organizations, local residents and state political leaders have strongly opposed such resumption, citing potential dangers to ocean health.
    Clara Harter Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Environmental organizations, residents and state political leaders have strongly opposed such resumption, citing potential dangers to ocean health.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The suit claims Tesla resisted Dondero’s efforts to obtain discovery and moved to compel arbitration, which was denied.
    Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The workers who navigated those transitions successfully weren’t the ones who resisted change.
    Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Jayson Tatum had 20 points and 14 rebounds in a season-high 32 minutes, Neemias Queta had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics withstood a late charge to beat Washington 111-100 on Saturday night and send the Wizards to their 11th straight loss.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Trends come and go, but there are certain bag styles that have withstood the test of time.
    Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Warded (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warded%20%28off%29. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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