Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warded (off)
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A couple were fluky, like a strip-sack and an interception in the end zone deflected by a defender’s face mask.—
Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
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This onslaught finally paid off with just over three minutes remaining in the opening frame after Colten Abcunas deflected a Rockets breakout pass and Ben Pachus found the loose puck and beat Brownridge below the glove to give Newton North a 1-0 lead.—
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Her plan for the prison was opposed by Stubblefield and all five Republican candidates now vying to fill the seat.—
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Deployment comes as Walz drops reelection bid The mobilization of more agents to Minneapolis comes as Walz, a Democrat who has been staunchly opposed to Trump’s deployment of troops to US cities, dropped out of the race for reelection on Monday.—
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Other districts have considered offering virtual options This fall, Chicago school board members called for a remote option during a federal intervention there, but Chicago Public Schools has resisted offering it.—
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Tompkins, who for years resisted calls to step down, faced no shortage of accusations during his time in public office.—
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The Anteaters withstood an early jolt from Cal State Fullerton in their Big West Conference matchup, but came back with several blows of their own in an 86-64 win at Titan Gym.—
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Economic growth withstood headwinds from tariffs and elevated interest rates, but consumer sentiment sputtered.—
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“Warded (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warded%20%28off%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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