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to drive danger or attack away from
the mother bear was just trying to protect her cubs
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Recent Examples of protected
Samantha Riedel, Them., 15 Oct. 2025
Deutsch explained that architects have found lowering a ceiling makes a person feel more protected and comfortable.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
After walking away from the semi-protected working environment of Anderson’s film, Hoffman followed the advice of some peers and enrolled in an acting school in New York to hone his craft.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The study underscores the threat extreme heat poses to birds in tropical regions and helps explain why birds are dying even in remote and protected areas, typically considered havens of biodiversity.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
In some cases, however, the creatures can survive mild winters in protected areas, per WebMD.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Many of those affected are asylum seekers with pending applications, refugees with protected status, or longtime residents with old deportation orders that had not been previously enforced.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Now the wetlands, woods, wildflower meadows and river views, which are managed and protected by River Fields conservancy, are open for the public to enjoy from dawn to dusk.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
American crocodiles are native to South Florida and are federally protected.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Observing and recording law enforcement is generally protected, but warning people to avoid arrest or physically interfering with ICE operations could be considered obstruction.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Kansas State’s defensive line dominated the line of scrimmage and its offensive line protected its own.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2025
Siding is no longer protected once paint starts to peel.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Nobody protected writers like this guy.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
High levels of childhood vaccination protected young children from communicable diseases, such as polio.
—Lydia Polgreen, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Oregon lawmakers added gender identity as a protected class under state anti-discrimination law in 2021.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 15 Oct. 2025
Deutsch explained that architects have found lowering a ceiling makes a person feel more protected and comfortable.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
After walking away from the semi-protected working environment of Anderson’s film, Hoffman followed the advice of some peers and enrolled in an acting school in New York to hone his craft.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The study underscores the threat extreme heat poses to birds in tropical regions and helps explain why birds are dying even in remote and protected areas, typically considered havens of biodiversity.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
In some cases, however, the creatures can survive mild winters in protected areas, per WebMD.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Many of those affected are asylum seekers with pending applications, refugees with protected status, or longtime residents with old deportation orders that had not been previously enforced.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Castelion claims that its mission is rooted in the belief that freedom must be actively protected – through technological strength, strategic clarity, and national resolve.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Now the wetlands, woods, wildflower meadows and river views, which are managed and protected by River Fields conservancy, are open for the public to enjoy from dawn to dusk.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
American crocodiles are native to South Florida and are federally protected.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Observing and recording law enforcement is generally protected, but warning people to avoid arrest or physically interfering with ICE operations could be considered obstruction.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Kansas State’s defensive line dominated the line of scrimmage and its offensive line protected its own.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2025
Siding is no longer protected once paint starts to peel.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Nobody protected writers like this guy.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
High levels of childhood vaccination protected young children from communicable diseases, such as polio.
—Lydia Polgreen, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protected
Verb
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Once sensitive information is shared, it must be carefully safeguarded.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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This ensures our culture is safeguarded despite the climate crisis, and is accessible to all Tuvaluans at home and abroad.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ringo recorded a defended pass and recovered the fumble Campbell forced.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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In the first three games of the year, DeJean recorded 22 tackles and a defended pass.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Despite a $50 million bounty for Maduro’s arrest, no defections have occurred within his inner circle, which analysts say is shielded by corruption and fear of prosecution.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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And Myanmar has become an attractive destination for the cybercrime networks, who are shielded by corruption and the military junta.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora Gomez earned an Emmy nomination for her role as Mabel, a guarded and sarcastic millennial who strikes up an unexpected friendship with Charles and Oliver.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Our spirits remain guarded, but high, for this one; the Venice Film Festival crowd seemed to eat it up.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
3 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Biden also advocated for research into a cure for cancer and secured millions of dollars in federal funding for research into women’s health.—
Darlene Superville,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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The win capped a weekend sweep for the reigning champion, as Verstappen secured pole position in both the sprint race and the grand prix, before winning both events while heading every lap across both days.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Inside, there’s a mesh divider pocket to keep things tidy and the zippered closure keeps everything secure.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The brand also sells colorful heel straps that provide a more secure fit.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Protected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protected. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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