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as in defense
means or method of defending
this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower
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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
Even with a vaccine as a protection, infections can still occur but people who are vaccinated tend to have milder courses of the illness than those who have not had the shot.
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Separate from the circummammary ligament, but also worthy of protection, are other ligaments that run through the breasts, providing structure and support.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
The Arlington City Council voted Tuesday to delay making amendments to the city’s anti-discrimination ordinance, including removing protections for LGBTQ+ residents, until Nov 18.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2025
Councilmember Mary Sheffield has a 12-year record of both legislative wins and compromises on issues like housing and worker protections.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Separate from the circummammary ligament, but also worthy of protection, are other ligaments that run through the breasts, providing structure and support.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
The Arlington City Council voted Tuesday to delay making amendments to the city’s anti-discrimination ordinance, including removing protections for LGBTQ+ residents, until Nov 18.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2025
Councilmember Mary Sheffield has a 12-year record of both legislative wins and compromises on issues like housing and worker protections.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
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Williams’ first-quarter sack was the first of his career but the only one for the 49ers’ defense.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Dowdle tore through the Cowboys defense throughout the day in the run and receiving games, finishing with 183 rushing yards and 56 receiving yards.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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Ed Williams, the onetime broadcasting teacher who portrayed Ted Olson, the earnest lab scientist with a pocket protector and a kinky side, on the Police Squad!—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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Robinson, 27, has always been an energetic rebounder and rim protector.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Other issues brought up at the meeting included ongoing construction, public safety and a lack of sufficient workforce housing.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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Much of her content is focused on safety in regards to sun exposure.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Sports betting platforms, for their part, have made moves to put safeguards in place.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Lecornu appeared to have negotiated a safeguard against further political unrest.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Audience members must be at least 12 years old; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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According to The Cut, on top of paying for the unit, Williams's estate is responsible for the guardianship lawyer fees, paying her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey’s fees and her lawyer fees, who is on retainer at $10,000 a month.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Weiss, the founder of an independent media site worth millions and the editor-in-chief of CBS News, arrived last week in the Washington bureau trailed by the private security that now protects high-profile media figures.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Records analyzed by the Senate elections committee found lawmakers do not often use campaign funds for security purposes.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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In 2014, an explosion occurred at another ammunition facility in the same small community, killing one person and injuring at least three others.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The blast, in the back of a building used for shotgun ammunition, caused severe damage.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Maybe that — combined with the steady growth of young defenders like Ashton Gillotte, Omarr Norman-Lott and Nohl Williams — will be enough to put KC back in position to lift its third Lombardi in four years.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Baltasar Rodriguez had stolen the ball from an Atlanta defender and crossed the ball to Messi.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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