1
as in defenses
means or method of defending
frequent hand washing is an oft-recommended ward against the spread of common germs
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2
as in custodies
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
gained the ward of his cousin upon the death of her parents
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as in protects
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 wards
Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Like many cities across the state, Jacksonville (population about 29,000) has a City Council whose members are voted in through city-wide elections, with each of the 10 members representing one of the city's five wards.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Sep. 2025
Under direct presidential authority, Guard members have been posted to monuments, checkpoints and traffic stops across all eight wards, with a mission of deterring crime and maintaining a visible security presence.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Russia has hit maternity wards, churches, schools, hospitals, a kindergarten just this past week.
—NBC news, 24 Aug. 2025
Last month, Aldermen Felix Cardona, 31st, and Gilbert Villegas, 36th, removed their wards from the pilot ordinance that is in effect through 2029, shrinking the covered area by around 10%.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Hospitals started bringing stand-up comedians into chemo wards.
—Sadhna Bokhiria, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
On a median basis, condo prices in Tokyo’s 23 wards jumped about 64% from 2021 to 2025, far outpacing the 26% rise across the greater Tokyo area.
—Lin Lin, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Six hours later, Abibu is back in the wards.
—Sophia Li, NPR, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
The wards look and feel different.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Like many cities across the state, Jacksonville (population about 29,000) has a City Council whose members are voted in through city-wide elections, with each of the 10 members representing one of the city's five wards.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Sep. 2025
Under direct presidential authority, Guard members have been posted to monuments, checkpoints and traffic stops across all eight wards, with a mission of deterring crime and maintaining a visible security presence.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Russia has hit maternity wards, churches, schools, hospitals, a kindergarten just this past week.
—NBC news, 24 Aug. 2025
Last month, Aldermen Felix Cardona, 31st, and Gilbert Villegas, 36th, removed their wards from the pilot ordinance that is in effect through 2029, shrinking the covered area by around 10%.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Hospitals started bringing stand-up comedians into chemo wards.
—Sadhna Bokhiria, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
On a median basis, condo prices in Tokyo’s 23 wards jumped about 64% from 2021 to 2025, far outpacing the 26% rise across the greater Tokyo area.
—Lin Lin, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Six hours later, Abibu is back in the wards.
—Sophia Li, NPR, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wards
Noun
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The bugs’ bold movements could be a way to advertise their own chemical defenses from eating toxic plants.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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Timchenko openly discussed how his company’s investments in battery storage, solar, and wind are not merely green-transition gestures but are key defenses in an ongoing energy war—and symbols of the nation’s undying spirit.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The case also wraps around all four side of the iPhone, with the same elevated lip that protects the screen.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Making this distinction prevents overengineering and protects morale, budget, and timeline.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Reserve audits, compliance and technical safeguards must keep pace with demand, especially in regions where adoption is fastest.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Platforms promise safeguards, but in practice, graphic clips often spread faster than moderation systems can react.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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That sets up a showdown over expiring Obamacare subsidies and other health-care funding priorities, with Democrats vowing to block any measure that ignores them and some moderate Republicans signaling openness to a deal to avoid steep premium hikes for millions of Americans.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Instead of ad hoc testing, agree on consistent ways to show care (a daily check-in, a goodnight text, a weekly date).—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The result is an erosion of individual agency and a system that guards access rather than broadens it.—
Anmol Verma,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other players of note include offensive/defensive tackle Stacy Peck, running back Joe Pullio, guards Evan Murphy and Braden Delisle, and safety Parker Delong.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The agents pushed him against a metal fence, put his hands behind his back and twisted his arm, according to the lawsuit.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the sun was setting, hundreds of North Texans — many clad in black — gathered with candles and posters in their hands and solidarity in their hearts.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Demerzel shields the embryo with her body, and both are incinerated, vanishing in a white-hot instant, love and code consumed together.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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This consistency, Nassau argues, shields founders from the reputational hit of a prior lead refusing to participate in follow-ons.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The building needed extensive renovations, including new floors, interior walls, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, and repairs for water damage to the roof.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Show the shop floor in action Don’t underestimate how compelling your day-to-day operations can be to folks outside your four walls.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Wards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wards. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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