WEED (OUT) Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

weed (out)

verb

Definition of weed (out)

as in to ward (off)

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stave off

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Gold Bond recently released its Refreshing Hand Creams, a collection of four lightly scented, ultra-hydrating hand creams that stave off scaly, flaky hands without leaving behind a greasy residue.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 July 2026
The better ballclubs pull out of slumps before the Padres finally did so Sunday, pulling off a 5-2 road victory against the Dodgers that staved off a four-game sweep and halted an eight-game skid.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026

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