Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warded (off)
Verb
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The workers who navigated those transitions successfully weren’t the ones who resisted change.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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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
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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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