WARDS (OFF) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

wards (off)

verb

present tense third-person singular of ward (off)

as in deflects

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While Boeing callously deflects blame for their negligence, a family of one victim finds strength in gathering collective mourning.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
Those that have one benefit from a natural shield that deflects disruptive energy.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of deflects

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Here, the screen is also supported by a new hinge that effectively resists wobble while remaining easy to open with one hand.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Caribbean countries are attempting to participate as equal partners, while Britain, the former imperial center, resists meaningful engagement with the historical foundations of its wealth and power.

— Brooke N. Newman, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of resists

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This pair is a smart choice for walk-to-run beginners who are looking for a budget-friendly shoe that withstands serious mileage.

— Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
If the map withstands a court challenge, Cleaver will have to win over voters in both Democratic Kansas City and the solidly Trump parts of Missouri.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of withstands

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Her husband, Dave Flint, 60, a former Republican who opposes Trump and now votes for Democrats, lamented that an issue affecting so few people has become such a national controversy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Brittany Stonesifer is a voting rights attorney at Common Cause California, which opposes the measure.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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