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as in defending
to drive danger or attack away from
guard the quarterback so he doesn't get sacked
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2
as in blockading
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point
a fire-breathing dragon guarded the entrance to the castle
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as in protecting
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Recent Examples of guarding
Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday, Charles hit 3-of-7 of her field goal attempts and hit all five of her free throws while taking on the assignment of guarding Storm sharpshooter Gabby Williams.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Everdark Sovereign Darkdrift Knight Increased the HP and stamina attack power against guarding Nightfarers for Fulghor, Champion of Nightglow.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Dong-hwan also begins to suspect that his father, Yeong-gyu — a blind man who overcame his disability to raise him and become a master artisan — may be guarding secrets of his own.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Protesters set fire to an ambulance and hurled objects at riot police guarding the legislature, Reuters reported, citing a local official.
—Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Whomever the safeties were guarding.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Strong support for keeping those requirements comes from existing homeowners guarding the value of their homes, their greatest investment, speakers said.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
That could include guarding federal buildings.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Painful stiffness that varies dramatically in intensity based on stress levels, sleep quality or emotional state also suggests protective guarding.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
The protective father also held his hands back, guarding his son while placing the back of his head on Jack’s stomach.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday, Charles hit 3-of-7 of her field goal attempts and hit all five of her free throws while taking on the assignment of guarding Storm sharpshooter Gabby Williams.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Everdark Sovereign Darkdrift Knight Increased the HP and stamina attack power against guarding Nightfarers for Fulghor, Champion of Nightglow.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Dong-hwan also begins to suspect that his father, Yeong-gyu — a blind man who overcame his disability to raise him and become a master artisan — may be guarding secrets of his own.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Protesters set fire to an ambulance and hurled objects at riot police guarding the legislature, Reuters reported, citing a local official.
—Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Whomever the safeties were guarding.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Strong support for keeping those requirements comes from existing homeowners guarding the value of their homes, their greatest investment, speakers said.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
That could include guarding federal buildings.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarding
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While many executives are pausing on big hires or deferring large projects, Dave Anderson, Founder of TSC Security, argues that protecting your company’s digital assets should not be placed on the back burner.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Indiana University is the worst public university in the country for fostering and protecting free speech on campus, according to a national First Amendment organization that ranks universities annually.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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But others describe the reality of the early weeks, where discussion was completely hampered by Israel's insistence on fully blockading aid into Gaza.—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Minnesota Vikings had the fifth-best scoring defense in the NFL last season, and star linebacker Blake Cashman was a big reason why.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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O’Connell and company could have had veteran center Ryan Kelly hold McCarthy’s hand against defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ defense this spring.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Soliman was called to an asylum hearing in February, a month into the new administration, for a last shot at defending his eligibility.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Those included defending Novo's leadership in diabetes and obesity treatment, fostering a high performance culture and realigning the company's cost base and driving efficiencies.—
Karen Gilchrist,Katrina Bishop,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jamie Simpson of Covington was sentenced in March to 60 years in prison for holding his wife captive and torturing her for hours before barricading himself inside her home in a lengthy standoff with police.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Panic and turmoil A chilling text message warning of an active shooter sent Villanova University students scrambling — barricading doors, overturning chairs and hiding in fear.—
Sarah Hutter,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
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Apex provides life insurance and supplemental coverage to millions of policyholders across North America, offering affordable protection to working families who need it most.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The company could work with the government to determine if a waiver could be granted without violating standards such as patient privacy, safety and consumer protection.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Advertisement Yet, the decades-long effort to secure passage of the VRA offers pragmatic wisdom for safeguarding—and even extending—the gains enshrined by the law.—
Time,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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From tracking urban air quality to safeguarding water systems and observing wildlife in the planet’s most remote regions, reliable data is the cornerstone of sustainable action.—
Michael De Nil,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Māori concept of Kaitiakitanga — guardianship that extends seven generations into the future — offers another lens through which to view our technological development.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Wendy Williams will remain under guardianship, despite her desires to be released.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Guarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarding. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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