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as in guardian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
checked in with the security guard at the gate
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as in defense
means or method of defending
the boxer's sparring partner managed to get a blow in under his left guard
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as in guide
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy
the honor guards raised their sabers as the happy couple descended the church steps
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as in defender
someone that protects
a battalion of burly guards surrounding the celebrity
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
guard the quarterback so he doesn't get sacked
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as in to blockade
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point
a fire-breathing dragon guarded the entrance to the castle
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Recent Examples of guard
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 June 2025
Safe only has like four real bad guys; most of the guys are just guards showing up for work like the Red Shirts in Star Trek.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Jack Guy, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Basset hounds and golden retrievers, tongues out, lounging in the grass, guarded by their human companions.
—Air Mail, 31 May 2025
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Noun
Fiyero now appears to head the Wizard's guard, charged with hunting down Elphaba.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 June 2025
Safe only has like four real bad guys; most of the guys are just guards showing up for work like the Red Shirts in Star Trek.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Verb
Meghan and husband Prince Harry are known to fiercely guard the privacy of Lilibet and older brother Prince Archie, 6.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Basset hounds and golden retrievers, tongues out, lounging in the grass, guarded by their human companions.
—Air Mail, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guard
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According to the Federal Register, recommendation votes are scheduled for multiple vaccines, including for the Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to those whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford them.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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The child must appear in person with both parents or legal guardians.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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The Irish have landed five commitments this month, all four-star prospects in the 247Sports Composite: defensive ends Rodney Dunham and Ebenezer Ewetade, receiver Bubba Frazier, offensive lineman Gregory Patrick and defensive back Ayden Pouncey.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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That left voting centers practically empty at times and put officials on the defensive.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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After baking, chilling them in the fridge for an hour locks in moisture and gives them a dense, chewy texture.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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For now, Scheffler stands alone as the first lock—but the race to join him is far from over.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Overnight, the sound of explosions and Iranian air defense systems firing at targets echoed across central Tehran.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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But his 4th quarter rebounding and on-ball defense was superb!—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Our guide pulls out a cowrie shell, a gleaming charm sitting in the middle of her hand.—
Jaha Nailah Avery
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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As part of our guides to the sides that will feature in the tournament, James Horncastle gives you the background on River Plate.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Giuntoli’s departure meant Comolli’s arrival, and the former Liverpool and Tottenham director spoke at length with Tudor and was seemingly won over by what the former defender had to say.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The trailer showed the video game version of the NFL’s reigning Offensive Player of the Year receiving the ball, juking around Curl and leaving the defender in the dust.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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The Marines are tasked with protecting federal facilities and personnel, according to a statement from U.S. Northern Command, and will operate under Task Force 51—a contingency unit created to coordinate military support for domestic emergencies.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Although these challenges are external and somewhat unavoidable, business leaders can better protect themselves, starting with ensuring their network connectivity is robust.—
Sander Barens,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Small fragments of volcanic debris probably fell like rain through the opening during the first phases of the eruption, causing the four people inside the home to rush to the bedroom and blockade it with a bed to protect themselves.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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There have also been disputes between the U.S., Israel and Arab nations over how to administer humanitarian aid blockaded by Israel to Palestinians in Gaza.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
12 May 2025
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“Guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guard. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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