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
Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The film’s best performances, however, come from the youngsters playing Winifred’s new wards.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 May 2026
Of 10 hospitals with significant labor and delivery wards in Arkansas, only one responded to ProPublica’s questions.
—Kavitha Surana, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Lenzi, who oversees code enforcement for the city, has inspectors assigned to each of the nine wards to look for building code violations.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Of 10 hospitals with significant labor and delivery wards in Arkansas, only one responded to ProPublica’s questions.
—Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 26 May 2026
In recent local elections, Reform won all the wards in the constituency and secured around half the vote.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Within minutes, offers came back from people around the world, eager to make pictures for Peds wards.
—Blake Crisses, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
On April 22, a week before Callais, two GOP state representatives filed a bill to switch the city-council elections in Jacksonville, another city in eastern North Carolina, from a mix of wards and at-large seats to fully at-large elections.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Noun
There are six operating rooms, including four main and two emergency rooms; four dental operating rooms; x-ray rooms; a blood bank; and patient wards with sixty-four patient beds.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The film’s best performances, however, come from the youngsters playing Winifred’s new wards.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 May 2026
Of 10 hospitals with significant labor and delivery wards in Arkansas, only one responded to ProPublica’s questions.
—Kavitha Surana, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Lenzi, who oversees code enforcement for the city, has inspectors assigned to each of the nine wards to look for building code violations.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Of 10 hospitals with significant labor and delivery wards in Arkansas, only one responded to ProPublica’s questions.
—Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 26 May 2026
In recent local elections, Reform won all the wards in the constituency and secured around half the vote.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Within minutes, offers came back from people around the world, eager to make pictures for Peds wards.
—Blake Crisses, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
On April 22, a week before Callais, two GOP state representatives filed a bill to switch the city-council elections in Jacksonville, another city in eastern North Carolina, from a mix of wards and at-large seats to fully at-large elections.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wards
Noun
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Just when defenses force someone other than the Knicks’ stars to dribble, here comes Anunoby on the baseline going up for a two-hand dunk.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The experts shared that chicken wire, metal sheeting, garden netting, fences, and hardware cloths are all great defenses.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Structure protects relationships by establishing expectations before they are needed.—
Sharon Olson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Reaching out to a reputable debt relief professional while the account is still in collections, rather than in court, gives you more time to find a resolution that protects your income.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The bear’s maker, FoloToy, initially stopped Kumma sales after the study was published to conduct a safety audit and to strengthen child-safety safeguards, the company said in a statement at the time.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Kalshi has also put in safeguards to prevent kids from accessing the platform, including asking some new users for a live selfie before they are approved for an account and using facial recognition when signing in.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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As courts weigh transgender military bans and states restrict gender-affirming care, some corporations retreat from sponsorship while local businesses step up to keep hometown Pride celebrations funded and visible.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Every detail is a quiet act of care.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Of course, that assumes Wembanyama guards Towns.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Fellow Warriors guards De’Anthony Melton (player option) and Seth Curry could also be on the market, as their team faces an uncertain future of building around Seth’s brother.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Sherrill cited public safety concerns after officials reported protesters had set tires and chairs on fire, thrown makeshift projectiles and weaponized police shields.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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The move came after another night of standoffs between law enforcement and demonstrators at the facility, as protesters could be seen in photographs and videos fighting over barricades as police used riot shields to push them back.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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An elixir of citrus-and-honey and a cool towel are pressed into your hands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In her hands, this truth is giddy rather than gutting.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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If Wembanyama defends Hart, this will be a major series for Towns, who will have either Castle, Vassell or Julian Champagnie guarding him.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The player who defends the goal and can use their hands inside the penalty area, also commonly called the keeper.—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 June 2026
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“Wards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wards. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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