Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: fend

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

A determined Garyn Smith looks to fend off Coventry's Will Chudley.

Source: https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/23381789.cornish-pirates-comeback-vs-coventry-rugby-match-report/?ref=rss

Although the app refers to Clippy by name, the full text description of the app immediately identifies it as “Not by Microsoft” to presumably fend off any lawyers that might be sniffing about the app.

Source: https://www.pcworld.com/article/1972377/clippy-is-back-in-a-windows-ai-app.html

And this is beautiful for the Americans, because this double engine is the only real answer to the question of, Can Europe fend for itself?”

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/04/magazine/poland-eu-ukraine-war.html

And while many folks in the 'Key City' prepare to keep themselves warm, let's not forget about our furry friends who don't have the ability to fend for themselves.

Source: https://710keel.com/ixp/142/p/10-tips-to-help-keep-your-pets-warm-in-abilene-this-winter/

A one-year-old Guatemalan child was abandoned along the Colorado River Monday afternoon by a smuggler who took him across the border and then left him to fend for himself along the water’s edge.

Source: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/05/09/congress-must-end-exploitation-unaccompanied-alien-children/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=congress-must-end-exploitation-unaccompanied-alien-children

Beijing has also accused the West of “fanning the flames” by providing with weaponry to fend off the Russian invasion.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/world/chinese-minister-warns-of-conflict-unless-us-changes-course-8484942/

But Ahsoka quickly appeared as backup, helping to fend off Imperial forces.

Source: https://tvline.com/recaps/ahsoka-recap-episode-7-star-wars-c3po-cameo-leia-message-1235049850/

But asked if Argentina would send weapons to Ukraine to fend off Russian troops like Germany and its western allies had, he gave an emphatic no.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/scholz-downplays-differences-on-ukraine-on-south-america-tour/article_2174c7d4-58ae-51df-80e1-81a8d0b3a228.html

But in four weeks, people who consumed six teaspoons every day significantly increased their blood antioxidant levels, helping to prevent cell damage, fend off heart disease, delay aging, stave off cancers, and preserve vision.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11733565/Do-trendy-green-powders-actually-work-Experts-verdict.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Canfield said the state doesn’t just recruit companies here and leave them to fend for themselves with issues like workforce development.

Source: https://yellowhammernews.com/canfield-state-is-facing-fierce-economic-development-competition-from-southern-states/

Chris Taliaferro, who is trying to fend off West Side activist CB Johnson in the 29th Ward, which includes parts of Austin and Montclare on the West and Northwest sides; Ald.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-chicago-election-runoff-what-to-know-20230321-ev7gshe5kfasdnhdezurq7snce-story.html

Dunrobin resident Carolynne Bruce said the city needs to speak up anyway, saying it's "abdicating its responsibilities and leaving concerned citizens to fend for themselves."

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/aerodrome-airstrip-dunrobin-transport-canada-city-of-ottawa-consultation-requirements-sixth-line-road-1.6854306?cmp=rss

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, who started on pole position, managed to fend off Fernando Alonso for the first podium of the season for the Scuderia.

Source: https://www.sbnation.com/2023/4/30/23705342/f1-sergio-perez-red-bull-max-verstappen-azerbaijan-grand-prix

Glover fought the sweltering heat and was able to fend off Cantlay in the first playoff hole to capture the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

Source: https://www.sbnation.com/golf/2023/8/13/23830845/lucas-glover-bests-patrick-cantlay-fedex-st-jude-championship-playoff

He said: ''Back then 16 year old me was still processing being kicked out of the family home and having to fend for myself.

Source: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/the-youth-project-coventry-changed-27314083

In the middle of a run that also included was Kilmer’s chance to go full drama king, embodying the kind of insanity that comes with being left to fend for yourself in college, specifically when you happen to be a hyper-genius.

Source: https://collider.com/real-genius-best-college-movie/

Its green light came after President Volodymyr Zelensky He has spent months pressing the West to supply American-made planes to his forces as he tries to fend off a 15-month-old Russian invasion.

Source: https://www.mutiny.in/bidens-turnaround-on-the-f-16s-for-ukraine-followed-months-of-internal-wrangling/

Judges found themselves under political pressure ahead of the ruling as mainstream parties look to fend off the far right riding high in the polls.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230629-top-court-rules-in-favour-of-hijab-ban-in-french-women-s-football

Katie and her mum managed to fend off the attacking dogs that were also “jumping against the pushchair” and attacking Katie’s mum’s “much smaller dogs.”

Source: https://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/23800442.great-missenden-police-investigate-dog-attack-kings-ash/?ref=rss