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
Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
As gossip spreads, WhatsApp groups form, and crystal healing sessions clash with silent hours, the ward becomes its own dysfunctional universe.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
To ward against wrongdoing, the head of the agency, Kenneth L. Wainstein, bolstered oversight of its actions.
—Eileen Sullivan, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The facility spurred controversy as soon as beds began to be filled because of its dedicated transgender ward.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
As gossip spreads, WhatsApp groups form, and crystal healing sessions clash with silent hours, the ward becomes its own dysfunctional universe.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
Verb
Angels and demons alike can’t help but almost kiss Constantine in their attempts to ward him off, and Satan, between whispered threats, takes a moment to teasingly rub his foot on the dying man’s thigh.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
To ward against wrongdoing, the head of the agency, Kenneth L. Wainstein, bolstered oversight of its actions.
—Eileen Sullivan, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ward
Noun
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When the second half eventually started, there was more offense than defense yet again, as Collier led the way with 36 points to help her squad beat Clark’s, 151-131, to win the All-Star Game.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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The obvious question facing Minter and his defense is whether the Chargers can repeat their efficiency during the upcoming season.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 July 2025
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The man surrendered just before 11:30 a.m. and was taken into custody.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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More recently, even migrants with active asylum cases and no criminal history have been taken into custody.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Verb
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The formula blends potent ingredients—edelweiss native cells, niacinamide, and ginger root extract—to strengthen hair fibers, protecting against mechanical damage caused by frequent brushing or styling.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Insurance can help protect you from unexpected legal or financial difficulties.—
Anne-Lyse Ngatta,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Kyrylo Budanov, head of DIU, said that Russia's ally North Korea currently supplies up to 40 percent of Moscow's ammunition.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Among the items police took from the apartment were 25 cell phones, two media players, headphones, two computer towers, a journal, a hard drive, some live ammunition... and a wig.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
16 July 2025
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The team has doubled down on human contact and personal care at a time when automation and artificial intelligence have dominated service models.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The hospital system is managing the influx while providing necessary medical care to all those injured.—
Hollie Silverman
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Mark was disappointed, but the poster defended himself, saying he’s helped before and didn’t want to be taken for granted.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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And the reason is simple: Indy is a track where the Hendrick cars are always strong, with Larson being the defending race winner.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Show who’s accountable, what safeguards exist, and why automation supports (not replaces) your workforce.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Similarly, Grok 4 may have had less emphasis on eliminating bias in its training or fewer safeguards in place to prevent such outputs.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
Verb
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In the first quarter, Clark was being guarded closely and well out from beyond the 3-point line.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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During a recent interview in Rolling Stone, Murph was guarded but self-reflective.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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“Ward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ward. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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