ward off
phrasal verb
warded off; warding off; wards off
: to avoid being hit by (something)
ward off a blow
—often used figurativelyI tried different remedies to ward off a cold.
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Groups larger than six are required to order from a set chef’s choice menu—to better ward off indecision and infighting.
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Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
On June 9, the state deployed 18 wildlife specialists and game wardens to work day and night helping ranchers ward off wolves in Sierra Valley, where largest number of attacks had taken place.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The exterior is made from a luxurious nappa leather that feels buttery soft and smooth to the touch, and it’s fitted with RFID-blocking technology to ward off would-be thieves.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Apple has applied an anti-reflective coating to ward off glare to all of the new iPhones, while the S25 Ultra is the only S25 with that feature.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
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Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
On June 9, the state deployed 18 wildlife specialists and game wardens to work day and night helping ranchers ward off wolves in Sierra Valley, where largest number of attacks had taken place.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The exterior is made from a luxurious nappa leather that feels buttery soft and smooth to the touch, and it’s fitted with RFID-blocking technology to ward off would-be thieves.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Apple has applied an anti-reflective coating to ward off glare to all of the new iPhones, while the S25 Ultra is the only S25 with that feature.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Ward off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ward%20off. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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