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
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
The study is in partnership with Lincoln Park Zoo, the Chicago Bird Alliance, and the 43rd ward office.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Evan Drellich, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
To ward off negative publicity, sportsbooks trumpet their programs for responsible gaming.
—Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The work has been little short of all-consuming, given deep impacts upon their constituents, the small-business owners in their wards, their friends and their own families.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
The study is in partnership with Lincoln Park Zoo, the Chicago Bird Alliance, and the 43rd ward office.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Baseball players held a 232-day strike to ward one off in 1994-95, and industry fears for another messy stoppage have grown over the last year.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
To ward off negative publicity, sportsbooks trumpet their programs for responsible gaming.
—Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward
Noun
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Anthony Mantha scored 15 seconds later, getting behind the Avs defense and putting one past Wedgewood before the MacKinnon goal announcement was complete.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 Mar. 2026
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The case included 13 days of testimony, during which her defense team did not call any witnesses.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The funeral prayer for the 41-year-old Afghan father of six who died Saturday in ICE custody was held Tuesday while more questions arise about why he was picked up and what caused his death less than a day later.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2026
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Police say the suspect was taken into custody roughly 30 minutes after officers received the 911 call.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Both are recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, the 2012 executive action signed by former President Barack Obama that protects people brought to the United States as children from deportation.—
Juan Carlos Chavez,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Suarez testified that agents found bullet casings on a mattress and on the floor, along with three boxes of ammunition and a flash-bang device, which can temporarily disorient people with a loud blast and bright flash.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Two days later, HSI special agents raided Kingsley’s residence and seized 14 firearms, several Glock MCDs, magazines, body armor and about 3,000 rounds of various caliber ammunition, officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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While state lawmakers have passed nearly 50 new laws aimed at improving youth mental health, Colorado Health Institute found 44% of kids who needed care last year didn't get it due to a lack of money or insurance.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Gators are the defending champion, trying to repeat their back-to-back titles from 2006-07.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Vinnie Hinostroza and Eetu Luostarinen scored for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers, who had a three-game winning streak snapped.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the department met with RollKall executives to review safeguards in place.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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However, Google’s Android team has also been on social media to explain and defend the safeguards.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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Cooper Flagg was heavily guarded in the left corner by Dyson Daniels with the shot clock winding down and tossed the ball to Naji Marshall, but the pass was picked off by Jalen Johnson.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Western Conference Player of Week honor went to Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Ward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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