1
as in defense
means or method of defending
frequent hand washing is an oft-recommended ward against the spread of common germs
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2
as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
gained the ward of his cousin upon the death of her parents
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
vowed that he would take whatever measures were necessary to ward the nation's people
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Recent Examples of ward
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2025
Floria’s every move is that of a benign fury: her confident stride through the ward, the ritual of her muscular applications of hand sanitizer countless times a day, her practiced handling and application of catheters, needles and syringes.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Henry Flynn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Regardless of the reason behind the chilly weather, NWS meteorologists are advising Floridians to take the proper precautions to ward against the cold.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Chased by her dad and his minions, Yuri attempts to locate her mother (Emily Watson) and then tries to lead her ward safely to the fantastical land of the Ochi.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2025
Floria’s every move is that of a benign fury: her confident stride through the ward, the ritual of her muscular applications of hand sanitizer countless times a day, her practiced handling and application of catheters, needles and syringes.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
With the widespread medical advice advocating protective measures against UV radiation to ward against this, the view incited considerable backlash.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Regardless of the reason behind the chilly weather, NWS meteorologists are advising Floridians to take the proper precautions to ward against the cold.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward
Noun
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The Lakers’ defense has somehow been better since Davis went down (and then was traded).—
Jovan Buha,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Though Senate Republicans have pushed for two bills to address Mr. Trump's priorities, House Republicans are pursuing one major bill to address border security, defense and energy priorities, along with $4.5 trillion in tax cuts.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Immigrants also can end up in detention after being arrested on criminal charges and released into ICE custody.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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His death marks the second fatality in Department of Correction custody this year.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Iran’s nuclear facilities are now exposed to attack, after Israel destroyed almost all of the air defenses protecting them in October.—
David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.—
Chris Malone Mendez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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In September, Egypt conducted a military drill in Sinai using live ammunition, followed by a military parade in October that was attended by President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi.—
Sarah El Sirgany,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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During his arrest, law enforcement officials allegedly located and seized 27 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 44 grams of cocaine, 32 grams of crack cocaine, $3,200 in cash, and a box of .45 caliber ammunition, court records show.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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The most promising sectors forecasted for the new year and beyond are pet services, EV charging stations and senior care.—
Seth Lederman,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Other hospitals owned by Steward Health have experienced similar problems that have affected care, including Hialeah Hospital, Coral Gables Hospital, North Shore Medical Center and Florida Medical Center.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Freire defended the title twice before adding the Bellator lightweight title to his trophy case.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Musk and President Donald Trump have defended the requirement, which calls on federal workers to list five personal accomplishments from the past week, though other White House officials had backed away from the suggestion that failing to do so will result in termination as Musk has said publicly.—
Christian Datoc,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Human oversight serves as a safeguard, ensuring accuracy and accountability in AI development.—
Siobhan Hanna,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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In a functioning American democracy, the separation of powers serves as a vital safeguard against tyranny.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Keegan Murray opened guarding Jokic while Jonas Valanciunas was on Westbrook.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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At one point in the game, Knicks guard Miles McBride knocked the basketball toward Hudson's face.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Ward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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