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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wards (off)
Verb
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Vogt, though, deflects credit to his players.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Wool is natural and resists mold and mildew.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Such inquiry takes time and stubbornly resists quantification; its effects are complex and diffuse, embedded in the long arc of a doctor’s moral life.—
Rachel Pearson,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Most companies will struggle to provide concrete evidence that withstands scrutiny.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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And while most silicone kitchen gear withstands high heat, some cooking utensils are of lower quality and may degrade when exposed to high temperatures.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the move.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The chief of staff opposes military rule in Gaza and believes Israel should look ahead to the day after and draw a political solution accordingly.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Wards (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wards%20%28off%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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