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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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Recent Examples of guarding
Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
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
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
But the Lakers need someone who can start halves guarding the point of attack.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Harmon, who took to guarding Chavez like a hungry piranha coming off a fast, still wore her game face in postgame.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
People will also be asking who has a building big enough for our subset group of archivists documenting, artists making things, community organizers gathering, professors panicking, singers singing, parents guarding in order to gather us together again.
—Angela Pelster, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Longtime American allies who have been guarding tens of thousands of Islamic State fighters and their families agreed this week to be integrated into the Syrian armed forces.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
With Minnesota leading by four and 1 minute, 10 seconds to play, Edwards got lackadaisical in his off-ball defense while guarding Chicago’s most potent scorer, Coby White.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
Junior Waleed Muhammad, who played nearly every minute of this game, guarding the opponents top player.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
An unsung hero for Burlington was junior forward Leon Sekandi, who exhibited grit and determination while guarding Sarpong, who is an incredibly tough matchup at 6-foot-7.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
The internet is obsessed with a giant dog trying to show his guarding skills against an unusual trespasser.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
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
Verb
Mercury is in your sign, squaring breakthrough Uranus in your 4th House of Roots, challenging you to consider new ideas while guarding your foundations.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
But the Lakers need someone who can start halves guarding the point of attack.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Harmon, who took to guarding Chavez like a hungry piranha coming off a fast, still wore her game face in postgame.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
People will also be asking who has a building big enough for our subset group of archivists documenting, artists making things, community organizers gathering, professors panicking, singers singing, parents guarding in order to gather us together again.
—Angela Pelster, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Longtime American allies who have been guarding tens of thousands of Islamic State fighters and their families agreed this week to be integrated into the Syrian armed forces.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
With Minnesota leading by four and 1 minute, 10 seconds to play, Edwards got lackadaisical in his off-ball defense while guarding Chicago’s most potent scorer, Coby White.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
Junior Waleed Muhammad, who played nearly every minute of this game, guarding the opponents top player.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
An unsung hero for Burlington was junior forward Leon Sekandi, who exhibited grit and determination while guarding Sarpong, who is an incredibly tough matchup at 6-foot-7.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarding
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By Monday, other top athletes who have previously found themselves in political controversy were rallying to Hess' defense.—
STEVEN SLOAN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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And on Sunday before 70,823 at Levi’s Stadium, the unit showed the world there is room for more than one hard-hitting, suffocating defense in Seahawks history.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Trump has instead argued for protecting existing owners who have watched the values of their homes climb.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Thune has been adamant about protecting the filibuster, which currently requires at least 60 senators to support bringing legislation to the Senate floor.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Feb. 2026
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Trump last year pardoned several people convicted for blockading clinics.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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But our ability to strangle off and keep the chokehold on the Venezuelan regime keeps that fleet blockading Venezuela.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2026
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This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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That pact is partly about protection, said Naomi Hossain, a professor of Development Studies at SOAS University of London.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Lakers lost on Monday night to the Thunder, the defending NBA champions, who also have the best record in the league, and then had this back-to-back game against the tough Spurs.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Both coffee and tea contain bioactive ingredients such as polyphenols and caffeine, which may reduce inflammation and cellular damage while defending against cognitive decline.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The three individuals then ran back into the apartment building, barricading themselves inside, the agency said.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
15 Jan. 2026
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The trailer wastes little time establishing its pressure-cooker premise, quickly barricading five teenagers inside their high school as their hometown collapses into chaos.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
14 Jan. 2026
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Huntley is also part of a nearly 100-strong WhatsApp community of Newcastle academy alumni, which is regularly updated by Julie Smith, the safeguarding and wellbeing manager.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Executives and boards need to realize that choices made about the gathering, storing, and safeguarding of data have a direct impact on the risk and reputation of the company.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The first woman and first African to head the IOC, the five-time Olympic swimmer has worked to return the Games to the competitors by shielding them from political divisions and stressing unity and respect.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Grassley said the Arctic Frost timeline, starting with the FBI under Thibault in 2022 and expanding under Smith, raises questions about how aggressively federal investigators pursued Republican lawmakers and organizations while shielding the process from oversight.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Guarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarding. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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