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protection

noun

prə-ˈtek-shən How to pronounce protection (audio)
Definition of protectionnext
1
as in defense
means or method of defending this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower

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2
as in protector
someone that protects the bodyguard was her protection from overzealous fans

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3
as in safety
the state of not being exposed to danger the open boat offered no protection from the weather

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Recent Examples of protection The owner specified it in tasteful Harrier dark gray paint, which was then covered in a satin paint-protection film to give a stealthy matte finish. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026 The patented fingertip design is rolled with no seams and provides two layers of protection without limiting your dexterity. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 For drivers with older vehicles, one major repair can be enough to make a protection plan worth a closer look. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026 Identity theft protection services can provide additional monitoring. — Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for protection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
  1. defense
  2. protector
  3. safety
  4. safeguard
  5. guardian
  6. security
  7. ammunition
  8. defender
Noun
  • Resilience comes from an organization’s ability to recognize when defenses have failed, understand the consequences and act before a security event becomes a business crisis.
    — Shane Buckley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Rutte pledged to increase support for Ukraine and bolster the 32-nation alliance's own defenses along its long eastern border with Russia.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of defense
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  • Rivers is a dependable pass protector and rusher and is a key special teams player.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • As silly as White and Enes Kanter Freedom look during their cosplay as protectors of women’s sports, the league still had to acknowledge their foolishness and respond that neither man is eligible for the WNBA draft.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of protector
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  • Sunday's accident was the Asia-Pacific region's third involving a ferry in less than a week, underscoring maritime transport safety concerns in an area heavily dependent on sea travel.
    — IMAN SATRIA, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Vehicles generate information across diagnostics, maintenance, utilization, fuel consumption, safety and driver activity.
    — Suresh Rajapakse, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of safety
Noun
  • Opponents have branded the bill unsafe and unworkable, citing concerns around potential coercion of vulnerable people and a lack of safeguards for those with disabilities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Opponents branded the bill unsafe and unworkable, citing concerns around potential coercion of vulnerable people and a lack of safeguards for those with disabilities.
    — Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of safeguard
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  • The organization claimed in the lawsuit that the state law violated equal protection for minors and the due process rights of parents and guardians to obtain necessary medical care for their child.
    — Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Parents or guardians of minors could have been held responsible for administrative penalties.
    — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of guardian
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  • Many leading activists were imprisoned under the security law, and dozens of civil society groups dissolved, including the alliance.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Your attention to detail isn’t excessive when the numbers affect your security.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of security
Noun
  • And Caxon’s resignation is being used as a catch-all piece of ammunition for anyone who has anything against AI.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But police discovered the handgun and 12 rounds of ammunition hidden under the driver's seat.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of ammunition
Noun
  • The defender sustained the injuries following a late challenge from Van Bommel, 22, in the final stages of the league match at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
    — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The Dolphins full-court pressed Herring because of his skill set and reputation as a stout run defender, which is a massive need for the 2026 team new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan is putting together and Jeff Hafley’s responsible for coaching.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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