WARDING Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

warding

verb

present participle of ward

as in protecting

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 warding Horror seems cathartic, or psychically protective—a safe ritual that admits the reality of violence and cruelty while also warding it off, like a ceremonial demon mask. — David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025

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What many people enjoying these beaches don't realize is that this iconic stretch of sand is also a critical line of defense—a massive engineering shield protecting our vital infrastructure.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Slotterbeck said his priorities are keeping power affordable, protecting the environment and exploring nuclear energy.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of protecting

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Republicans can lose no more than three seats this cycle and are defending more than half a dozen in battleground states.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
An official of Congo's ruling party UDPS, Marie-Célestin Karondwa, was attacked by unknown suspects Sunday for defending the government's measures against Ebola on a radio program and was in critical condition, according to the UDPS.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026

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Rashee Rice has 71 receiving yards save for his 31-yard uncontested catch-and-run while the Colts were guarding the end zone and letting the clock expire.

— Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
In the big picture, the move is part of a trend of the administration taking a friendlier approach with businesses — even at the federal agency tasked with guarding consumers from unfair and deceptive practices.

— Joel Jacobs, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of guarding

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French bishops have since introduced compensation and safeguarding measures, but survivors have continued to press Church leaders to demonstrate accountability.

— Joshua McElwee, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
In future studies, the team hopes to look even closer at how frogs acquire protective skin microbiomes from the natural environment, with the goal of safeguarding tropical habitats that support the beneficial microbes.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026

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