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
Daniel Anello, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The group is expected to field candidates in around 20 wards across the city.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Therapy dogs have long been used to comfort people in hospital wards and schools.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Inside hospitals, years of cost-cutting left wards brittle, supply chains thin, and no margin for surge.
—Jennifer W. Tsai, STAT, 18 Jan. 2026
Noecker then asked if any council members had additional announcements from their wards.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
The mayor serves alongside eight city council members who represent each of Oklahoma City's eight wards.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 14 Jan. 2026
Nor are they provided with their own sets of keys to access infirmaries, clinics, housing units and psych wards.
—Mary Buser, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Kiritsis spent 11 years committed to psychiatric wards until his release in January 1988.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
Weekly attendance data is essential for precision, coordination between CPS and communities, and mobilizing additional support from philanthropy, city wards and community safety initiatives.
—Daniel Anello, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The group is expected to field candidates in around 20 wards across the city.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Therapy dogs have long been used to comfort people in hospital wards and schools.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Inside hospitals, years of cost-cutting left wards brittle, supply chains thin, and no margin for surge.
—Jennifer W. Tsai, STAT, 18 Jan. 2026
Noecker then asked if any council members had additional announcements from their wards.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
The mayor serves alongside eight city council members who represent each of Oklahoma City's eight wards.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 14 Jan. 2026
Nor are they provided with their own sets of keys to access infirmaries, clinics, housing units and psych wards.
—Mary Buser, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Kiritsis spent 11 years committed to psychiatric wards until his release in January 1988.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wards
Noun
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Meanwhile, Russia's Ministry of Defense said its air defenses destroyed 75 Ukrainian drones overnight.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Seattle primarily aligns the 6-foot, 198-pounder out wide, though Smith-Njigba will also see time in the slot and even a couple snaps in the backfield to stress defenses.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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Grassley has argued that the practice protects checks and balances, encourages the White House to consult with senators, and prevents administrations of either party from jamming through prosecutors and judges who lack local support.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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The settlement agreement protects the anonymity of the affected youth and families while securing the withdrawal of the government’s demands for their medical records — and those of their fellow patients, Silver said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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This fiscal framework is intended to ensure that the campuses remain economically viable while maintaining high standards for environmental safeguards and proliferation-resistant operations.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Despite existing regulations and safeguards, fraud continues to occur.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Workers counter that the health giant can afford to boost wages, and that patients are already suffering from long wait times and subpar care because Kaiser does not offer competitive pay.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Through these consultations, individuals can speak directly with a care professional to better understand available support, resources, and next steps related to aging, care planning, and services.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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But her mother guards her fiercely, because even the most minor imbalance in her small, cloistered world could bring the seizures back again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Last summer’s political violence — and a subsequent break-in at the Capitol by a nude intruder who guards found sitting in the Senate President’s Chair — increased political pressure to harden security.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
26 Jan. 2026
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The mirror shields samples from the laser that triggers terahertz emission.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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There's also a vital element of resource management that plays a role in every encounter, forcing players to juggle power distribution between shields, weapons, and engines while also managing heat levels within their craft.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Richard and Moody tried their hands at Butler-style pullup jumpers, and Hield handled the ball a tad more than Kerr would have probably liked.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Using your hands, mix until combined (don’t be gentle; mixing well will help the meatballs hold their shape when formed).—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … ‘CONCERNING’ – CNN defends Don Lemon after arrest tied to protest coverage at Minnesota church.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Ameen Alai of Broomfield during defends the use of ibogaine in a podcast interview in September 2025.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Wards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wards. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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