WARDING (OFF) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

warding (off)

verb

present participle of ward (off)

as in holding off

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The sequence started with Bosnian defender Stjepan Radeljic sliding in front of a Tillman pass, deflecting it forward toward Muharemovic.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
At every turn, Kramer’s reply was some form of deflecting that credit while underscoring it’s taken everyone.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

Definition of deflecting

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The ball in the net, the goalkeeper reacting, fans erupting in the background, and Messi already turning away with his arms raised.

— Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
The photos, plain and anonymous, feature a woman in a white dress, her head cropped out of the photo and a girl in pink, heavily blurred, turning away from the camera to reveal a braid garnished with a delicate bow.

— Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Definition of turning away

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He was also charged with one misdemeanor count of resisting an officer.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Preserving slave ownership, along with resisting political overreach from Mexico City, were principal reasons that the Mexican state of Texas fought to break free of Mexico.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of resisting

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And when his name was very publicly mentioned in the trade talks that eventually sent Giannis Antetokounmpo, there was no turning back.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Beyond markets, investors are also watching geopolitical risks, with attention turning back to the Middle East.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 24 June 2026

Definition of turning back

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Natividad's great-great-great grandfather adapted and so did his descendants ‒ withstanding every new attempt to erase their language, culture or traditions.

— Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon CBS The project, led by a partnership of federal, state and local organizations, was designed to create a trail capable of withstanding future disasters while preserving the experience that has made Hanging Lake one of Colorado's most popular destinations.

— Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Definition of withstanding

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Everyone needs to find someone who hugs them like Messi hugs people — teammates, coaches, opposing players, young fans.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
In January, the MTS passed a resolution opposing the expansion of Waymo’s robo-taxis, calling for more local control over the deployment of autonomous vehicles.

— Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

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