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as in defending
to drive danger or attack away from
guard the quarterback so he doesn't get sacked
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as in blockading
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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as in protecting
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Recent Examples of guarding
Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday, Charles hit 3-of-7 of her field goal attempts and hit all five of her free throws while taking on the assignment of guarding Storm sharpshooter Gabby Williams.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Everdark Sovereign Darkdrift Knight Increased the HP and stamina attack power against guarding Nightfarers for Fulghor, Champion of Nightglow.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Dong-hwan also begins to suspect that his father, Yeong-gyu — a blind man who overcame his disability to raise him and become a master artisan — may be guarding secrets of his own.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Protesters set fire to an ambulance and hurled objects at riot police guarding the legislature, Reuters reported, citing a local official.
—Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Whomever the safeties were guarding.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Strong support for keeping those requirements comes from existing homeowners guarding the value of their homes, their greatest investment, speakers said.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
That could include guarding federal buildings.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Painful stiffness that varies dramatically in intensity based on stress levels, sleep quality or emotional state also suggests protective guarding.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
The protective father also held his hands back, guarding his son while placing the back of his head on Jack’s stomach.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday, Charles hit 3-of-7 of her field goal attempts and hit all five of her free throws while taking on the assignment of guarding Storm sharpshooter Gabby Williams.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Everdark Sovereign Darkdrift Knight Increased the HP and stamina attack power against guarding Nightfarers for Fulghor, Champion of Nightglow.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Dong-hwan also begins to suspect that his father, Yeong-gyu — a blind man who overcame his disability to raise him and become a master artisan — may be guarding secrets of his own.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Protesters set fire to an ambulance and hurled objects at riot police guarding the legislature, Reuters reported, citing a local official.
—Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Whomever the safeties were guarding.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Strong support for keeping those requirements comes from existing homeowners guarding the value of their homes, their greatest investment, speakers said.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
That could include guarding federal buildings.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarding
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To bridge the gap, a handful of states have enacted orders expanding and protecting access, issuing blanket prescriptions, executive orders and insurance coverage requirements.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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One of his causes was protecting Alaska’s Arctic Wildlife Refuge from oil interests.—
Steve Chagollan,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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But others describe the reality of the early weeks, where discussion was completely hampered by Israel's insistence on fully blockading aid into Gaza.—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Its peptides, biotin, glycerin, and ginseng root extract offer a nourishing defense against breakage and brittleness, reviving the brows of numerous staffers at Allure HQ.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Air defenses were active in the sky over Kyiv, local officials there said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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That means rejecting attempts to restrict voting access, defending safe and accessible election systems, and demanding that lawmakers champion pro-voter policies that expand access—like automatic voter registration and nationwide early voting.—
Hannah Fried,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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Its once press-shy board chair, Robyn Denholm, has been making the rounds over the past week, defending the up-to-$1 trillion pay package awarded to the billionaire CEO.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Jamie Simpson of Covington was sentenced in March to 60 years in prison for holding his wife captive and torturing her for hours before barricading himself inside her home in a lengthy standoff with police.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Panic and turmoil A chilling text message warning of an active shooter sent Villanova University students scrambling — barricading doors, overturning chairs and hiding in fear.—
Sarah Hutter,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
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Since applicants go through the renewal process every two years, immigration experts say that those with active status have already been screened by the government and given protection from deportation.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The council voted down possible last-minute changes to the deal that the Commanders opposed, including stricter environmental building standards and more protection for historic trees on the site.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Iger is threading the needle by safeguarding Disney’s brand as one that will continue to be guided by decency and respect, no matter how overheated political rhetoric becomes at times—on both sides.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Effective board members and leaders understand their role in safeguarding data, governing new technologies, and ensuring the necessary skills in the boardroom and across the organization.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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After a judge maintained that Natalia was legally an adult, the Mans dropped the guardianship petition — but Natalia has continued to live with the family in the years since.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Māori concept of Kaitiakitanga — guardianship that extends seven generations into the future — offers another lens through which to view our technological development.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Guarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarding. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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