Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
Verb
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Skubal has consistently deflected all related questions.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025 -
Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to shift blame onto the CBR and Nabiullina in particular to deflect business community anger, according to the ISW, a U.S.-based think tank, citing a prominent Telegram channel that reports on Kremlin insider news.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the other match on the league’s opening night, the Washington Spirit held off the Houston Dash 2-1.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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MacKinnon remained stuck on 102 points after being held off the scoresheet by the Calgary Flames on Friday.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Before installing, choose a tile that is waterproof and durable enough to withstand walking.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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Now, 25 years later, Zenger Folkman conducted a study to determine whether its initial conclusions about leadership styles have withstood the test of time and remain valid today.—
Joseph Folkman,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many assume government workers will resist new technology, but this overlooks a simple truth: The entire U.S. workforce already navigates sophisticated technology in their daily lives.—
Alex Saric,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The two men met face-to-face in their home borough on Sunday to hash out their differences over the spending bill and how Democrats can effectively resist President Trump’s second term agenda.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For decades, the organization vigorously opposed sports gambling.—
Made by History,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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California voters opposed similar school voucher plans in 1993 and 2000, with both initiatives receiving about 30 percent support.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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General manager Brandon Gomes stood off to the left alongside pitching coach Mark Prior as Sasaki went through his delivery, high leg kick and all.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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The sun standing off with Uranus brings an erratic dynamic.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
16 Nov. 2024
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“Ward (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward%20%28off%29. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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