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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warding (off)
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He was usually found near the net, either deflecting shots or scrambling for loose pucks, putting his body on the line.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026 -
Patel sparred with multiple lawmakers during Tuesday’s contentious hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee, often deflecting questions from Democrats with his own accusations of wrongdoing.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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In the reading, 1 Kings Chapter 9, God warns King Solomon against turning away from him as Solomon consecrates the temple in Jerusalem.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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After losing a child far too young, a parent might be forgiven for turning away from the world, shrinking in their grief.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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That philosophy shaped our decisions, ranging from pausing new business in some areas, reducing exposure in concentrated catastrophe-prone regions, and resisting pressure to chase growth, to selling our homebuilder distribution network in 2025.—
Richard McCathron,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson is signaling a shift on congressional redistricting after months of resisting efforts to redraw Maryland’s maps.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
25 May 2026
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Now, things are turning back around in Charlotte, a city where diners always seem to be looking for what’s fresh and new.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, went from a high of $112 overnight to below $107 in the morning before turning back higher.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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These cold-hardy crops are the backbone of an early spring garden, capable of withstanding light frosts and continuing to produce as temperatures slowly warm.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Another bonus is that the panels are also more elastic than a wooden frame, making the houses better capable of withstanding earthquakes.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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The largest labor union for city workers, the Municipal Employees Association, has spent more than $50,000 on mailers supporting her and opposing Bailey.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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But opposing him is Stagg, a Scottish, stick-in-the-mud academic (which is saying a lot by most weather men’s personality standards), who insists on making the team’s joint recommendation exclusively using the current observational data available to Allied forces.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
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“Warding (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warding%20%28off%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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