Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warded (off)
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Its lone victory came via a miraculous last-second goal that Edmonton center Leon Draisaitl deflected into his own net.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025 -
Lawrence threw a long pass that went off the hands of Jaguars receiver Tim Patrick, then deflected off Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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The renewal of the state’s 421-a property tax exemption for the construction of affordable housing in 2022 was opposed by Democratic City Comptroller Brad Lander and Big Labor groups.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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As of the end of last week, the court had approved 20 requests from the president to block lower court orders that opposed the administration.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many salaried workers at General Motors initially resisted the return to the office policy.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The move is a departure for an organization that has resisted significant leadership changes under the ownership of the Monfort family.—
Melissa Lockard,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The same — and more so — applies to Howe’s team, who have withstood injuries to Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento and thrived.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Popescu, the former foreign minister who is standing as a candidate for PAS, said Moldova has withstood Russia’s recent attempts to destabilize the country.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Warded (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warded%20%28off%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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