Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: guard against

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Usage examples:

According to Ramaphosa, the auditor-general would be involved to guard against the misuse of funds during the state of disaster.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/politics/da-energy-crisis-state-of-disaster/

Added weight doesn’t guard against that, but physically he should be fine handling the workload at the quarterback position moving forward.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/he-looks-great-kenny-picketts-personal-coach-details-qbs-offseason-transformation/

At the same time we need to guard against those developments which, while making the rich richer, will do little or nothing to meet the pressing needs of today’s Dorchester.”

Source: https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/23526232.dorchesters-next-mayor-town-crier-alistair-chisholm/?ref=rss

Burton points out Canada's participation in the Five Eyes intelligence alliance with the U.S., U.K., Australia and New Zealand could be at risk if the government doesn't take sufficient steps to guard against espionage.

Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/why-does-canada-have-a-disproportionately-high-number-of-chinese-diplomats-1.6408620

But there are things families can do to guard against lead exposure in their kids; for instance, good nutrition and ensuring children are getting enough calcium, iron and vitamin C is paramount, Land said.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/10/15/the-toxic-corrosive-reason-saltwater-intrusion-would-be-a-catastrophe-for-new-orleans/

Congress should at least guard against further increases.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/06/04/opinion/opinion-contributor/pentagon-spending-freeze/

Consociationalism was supposed to guard against such vicissitudes, yet it seems just to have locked it in.

Source: https://sluggerotoole.com/2023/12/19/as-another-deadline-goes-whooshing-past-ni-continues-to-choke-on-its-indigestible-form-of-consociationalism/

Every single one of us must guard against those who would erode its tenets and its promise for political gain.

Source: https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/statements-on-2nd-anniversary-of-january-protest-at-u-s-capitol/

Finch wanted to clear the rocks and build a new wall to guard against the rising lake, threatening to swallow his deck and part of the bluffs upon which his personal cottage sits.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/great-lakes-erosion-1.6717952?cmp=rss

Ganesha urges you to guard against this tendency as you could miss out on opportunities that others could then benefit from.

Source: https://www.orissapost.com/horoscope-november-25-libra-may-receive-financial-gain-fruitful-day-for-taurus/

Government experts say the renovation also willl help guard against future canal failures even though they acknowlege it will prevent leaks into the local aquifer used by Fenley's residents.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-05-nevada-leaky-irrigation-canal-groundwater.html

Guyana must guard against the unethical division of wealth, corruption, and environmental degradation.

Source: https://www.stabroeknews.com/2023/04/24/opinion/letters/one-of-our-significant-challenges-has-been-the-ethical-and-equitable-division-of-wealth/

Hylton noted that given that we are living in the data economy, companies needed to understand their obligations and to also put in practical measures to guard against cybersecurity threats.

Source: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20230302/dont-collect-more-you-need

Innovative mix code system: Bestmixer offers an innovative mix code system that allows users to guard against accidentally receiving their own bitcoins again at a later date when making a subsequent mix.

Source: https://www.chartattack.com/anonymous-bitcoin-mixing-guide/

It is precisely because they are leaning into a souped-up competition that both sides seemed eager to put a ceiling on their rivalry, recognizing that more frequent contact is needed to guard against misunderstandings or accidental escalations.

Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2023/03/01/commentary/world-commentary/mob-diplomacy/

Manchester united manager Erik ten Hag says Marcus Rashford must guard against “laziness” if he is to remain one of Europe’s most potent forwards.

Source: https://royaltimes.net/erik-ten-hag-says-marcus-rashford-must-guard-against-laziness-to-keep-up-standards/

She recalls taping up the windows to guard against flying glass as well as having a bag packed with a change of clothes and documents at the ready.

Source: https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/right-now-i-only-live-one-day-at-a-time-facing-christma-336053/

The assistance could include several Japanese patrol boats to help strengthen the Philippine coast guard against growing Chinese naval activity in the South China Sea, according to Japanese and Philippine media.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/japan-shows-tough-new-security-moves-philippines-trip-96943054

The Attorney General’s Office would establish criteria to guard against abuse, proponents counter, pointing to Oregon’s experience.

Source: https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/mar/18/washington-has-no-hate-crime-hotline-but-the-idea-is-gaining-traction/

The council's head of legal services Julie Butcher stepped in, invoking a protocol meant to guard against costly legal challenges, saying she believed the grounds for rejecting the plan were not justifiable.

Source: https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/mount-leven-saga-call-out-27548355