Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warding (off)
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The star defender touched on the schedule during his press conference, deflecting the question about facing his former team in Week 4.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025 -
Bailey wound up deflecting 21 throws and picking off 10 others.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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Other bands, such as Arcade Fire and the Postal Service, were turning away from the disaffection that characterized Gen X rock to express bighearted feelings in bespoke ways.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
29 Aug. 2025
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And Hurricane Erin is turning away from the United States – but still bringing harsh waves to the East Coast.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Nash was arrested and booked into the Gila County Jail on charges of murder, endangerment and resisting arrest, police said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Johnson signed an executive order on Saturday resisting any potential federal deployment.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Chapman is in the midst of a career season at age 37, turning back the clock to re-establish himself as one of baseball’s most dominant closers.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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Lane picked up three on first down, but the Otay Ranch defense stiffened, turning back the next two runs for no gain.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Each Raptor engine must fire in perfect synchronization, maintaining stability during launch while withstanding extreme forces and vibrations.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Part of the problem is that many vulnerable communities lack access to vital financial services, that could otherwise be a lifeline for withstanding shocks and accessing economic opportunities in the wake of climate events.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Their success was even more impressive considering the lack of a complementary wide receiver to prevent opposing secondaries from doubling Lamb.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Lewis’ legislation also includes several additional changes to the initiative petition process, such as a ban on foreign adversaries from contributing to or opposing ballot measures.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Warding (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warding%20%28off%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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