WARDS (OFF) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

wards (off)

verb

present tense third-person singular of ward (off)

as in deflects

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Calhoun, a defensive back, deflects a last-second two-point conversion pass with a fingertip and UM beats Nebraska, 31-30, for its first of five national championships.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
Because the unexpected droppers have created confusion, however, QB Matthew Stafford throws a pass that deflects off Spillane and is intercepted.

— Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 15 July 2026

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Eve resists scream-queen clichés, but Gemma’s boringly typical tortured backstory is as flat as her wan chemistry with Nick.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Harbour resists the idea that the label was ever a cage or a hurdle to his progress as an artist.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

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Later, the Moon opposes Saturn in your 1st House of Identity, asking whether an agreement still honors your own limits.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
But that popularity may not translate directly into votes, according to Kevin Sabet, CEO of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, a non-profit that opposes marijuana legalization and commercialization.

— Bob Woods, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

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