WARD (OFF) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

ward (off)

verb

Definition of ward (off)

as in to deflect

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Verb

The author criticizes OpenAI's narrative as a marketing tactic, deflecting from its responsibility for inadequate test environments.

— Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
When the opportunity arrives, Graves always seems to be in the correct position to knock down an open 3-pointer, deflect an opponent’s pass, grab a loose ball or snag a rebound.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 July 2026

Definition of deflect

Verb

The aluminum body is strong enough to withstand drops from average heights.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
These are designed to withstand strong winds, powerful waves, ocean currents, corrosive saltwater, dense sea fog and frequent typhoons.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

Definition of withstand

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Some farmers cheered the change, including the industry’s principle advocacy organization, but at least some growers oppose it.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Polling by the independent Levada Center shows that support for the actions of the Russian armed forces sits above 65 percent nationwide, with less than 25 percent of the population opposed.

— Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026

Definition of oppose

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Hudgens plays Olivia, who runs the Who Let the Hot Dogs Out food stand off the highway between the two courses.

— Peter White, Deadline, 17 July 2026
The video then cuts to the produce section of the store, where two officers stand off with the man who authorities say is Tabor, tackling him to the ground and handcuffing him.

— Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

Definition of stand off

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