1
as in defense
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 custody
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 to protect
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 ward
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2025
Floria’s every move is that of a benign fury: her confident stride through the ward, the ritual of her muscular applications of hand sanitizer countless times a day, her practiced handling and application of catheters, needles and syringes.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Henry Flynn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Regardless of the reason behind the chilly weather, NWS meteorologists are advising Floridians to take the proper precautions to ward against the cold.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Chased by her dad and his minions, Yuri attempts to locate her mother (Emily Watson) and then tries to lead her ward safely to the fantastical land of the Ochi.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2025
Floria’s every move is that of a benign fury: her confident stride through the ward, the ritual of her muscular applications of hand sanitizer countless times a day, her practiced handling and application of catheters, needles and syringes.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
With the widespread medical advice advocating protective measures against UV radiation to ward against this, the view incited considerable backlash.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Regardless of the reason behind the chilly weather, NWS meteorologists are advising Floridians to take the proper precautions to ward against the cold.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward
Noun
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However, Kyiv's European allies, which are not party to the Saudi talks, remain skeptical and have agreed to boost the continent's defenses in face of the security threat Russia poses.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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This week, the European Commission proposed measures for fiscal flexibility on defense spending and a plan to borrow 150 billion euros ($163 billions) to lend to EU governments for Europe-wide defense capabilities.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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One gun and several suspects are in custody, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens said.—
Kristie Cattafi,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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In December, a Broward judge signed a restraining order in which a deputy failed to take custody of Nathan Gingle’s weapons.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Chris Malone Mendez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Iran’s nuclear facilities are now exposed to attack, after Israel destroyed almost all of the air defenses protecting them in October.—
David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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In September, Egypt conducted a military drill in Sinai using live ammunition, followed by a military parade in October that was attended by President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi.—
Sarah El Sirgany,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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During his arrest, law enforcement officials allegedly located and seized 27 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 44 grams of cocaine, 32 grams of crack cocaine, $3,200 in cash, and a box of .45 caliber ammunition, court records show.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Currently, unemployed residents and part-time workers are not paid for their service during the first five days, but can apply for reimbursement of necessary expenses such as child care, parking and transportation.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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Penny Coy, Ulta Beauty’s senior vice president, merchandising, skin care, body care, hair care and wellness was an early adopter.—
Faye Brookman,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano, defended the selection process when economist Peter Schiff questioned XRP's inclusion.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Freire defended the title twice before adding the Bellator lightweight title to his trophy case.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Human oversight serves as a safeguard, ensuring accuracy and accountability in AI development.—
Siobhan Hanna,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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In a functioning American democracy, the separation of powers serves as a vital safeguard against tyranny.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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At one point in the game, Knicks guard Miles McBride knocked the basketball toward Hudson's face.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Keegan Murray opened guarding Jokic while Jonas Valanciunas was on Westbrook.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Ward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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