Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward (off)
Verb
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As public furor over the Epstein files has exploded in recent weeks, Trump has sought to deflect criticism.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025 -
The sophomore defensive back deflected 14 passes and picked off quarterbacks three times.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Trustees held off on reaching a consensus on any specific changes to the code, and no date has been set on continuing the e-bike discussion.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 July 2025
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This would be welcome news to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, for example, who thus far has held off a cut to the base rate for fears about how the Oval Office’s policies may impact their goal of 2% inflation.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Can the jugglers withstand a rainstorm of hens or will they be yoked?—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
29 July 2025
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His firm has developed homebuilding concepts designed to withstand this risk.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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If a student tries to evade this process and just asks for the answer, the AI will resist the request and instead redirect the student to engage with the material.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Of course, powerful pollution interests resist any positive change to the status quo.—
Mel Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Senators Rand Paul and Tim Kaine oppose the tariffs, citing negative impacts on businesses and retaliatory tariffs from allies.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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Tennessee Democrats oppose the project, citing concerns about privatization of infrastructure.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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But earth sign parents can also lean toward being stubborn and strict, which may cause friction during a stand off or while navigating discipline or tough conversations.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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The breakout singer's June 11 album announcement garnered criticism with its imagery showing Carpenter, dressed in a black dress and high heels, kneeling on the ground in a dog-like pose while an unidentified man stands off to the side and pulls her by the hair.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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“Ward (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward%20%28off%29. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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