warded (off)

verb

Definition of warded (off)next
past tense of ward (off)
as in deflected

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  1. deflected
  2. opposed
  3. resisted
  4. withstood
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  • Rodriguez, through four games, does have one takeaway, an impressive interception in the Chiefs game, when Pat Mahomes’ pass deflected off wide receiver Rashee Rice’s hands and bounced high into the air.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The visitors added another in the 39th minute on Sarah Schupansky‘s deflected shot.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of deflected
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  • The bill was opposed by business and technology trade groups along with major medical organizations, including the California Hospital Association, which argued the measure would get in the way of AI use that supports therapists.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The 5,670 figure appears to refer to the open letter organized by the Block the Merger coalition, signed by thousands of film and TV professionals opposed to the deal.
    — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of opposed
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  • Netanyahu has consistently resisted such calls for three years and has not appointed any other special inquiry to investigate the failures that day.
    — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
  • While some American buyers--particularly the well-off--were lured into purchasing EVs thanks to federal and state handouts, most drivers resisted such products out of fears regarding long charging times and limited battery range.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of resisted
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  • But the Penguins withstood an early flurry in overtime and sent the home fans happy with an overtime win courtesy of Tommy Novak.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Lawson has withstood a decades-long vivisection of her body and sexuality.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of withstood
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“Warded (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warded%20%28off%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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