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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
Lessig says the risks taken by past whistleblowers underscore the need for such protections.
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Harry Booth, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Some worry that this proposal could further fuel vaccine hesitancy by reinforcing unfounded fears about combination vaccines and ultimately leading to fewer children receiving timely protection against serious diseases.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
It’s equipped with temperature-setting protection, system protection, and hardware protection to prevent overheating and other malfunctions caused by hot materials.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Just out, vulnerable, skin off, no protection from the elements.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Harry Booth, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Some worry that this proposal could further fuel vaccine hesitancy by reinforcing unfounded fears about combination vaccines and ultimately leading to fewer children receiving timely protection against serious diseases.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
It’s equipped with temperature-setting protection, system protection, and hardware protection to prevent overheating and other malfunctions caused by hot materials.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Just out, vulnerable, skin off, no protection from the elements.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
Noun
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Welcome to the third iteration of The Athletic’s annual defense ranking tiers.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Subramanian is also weighing a defense motion to have Combs' convictions tossed.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Jakob Poeltl is more solid than an elite rim-protector, and the Raptors have precious little of that behind him with the exception of two-way project Ulrich Chomche.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Crash pillows from MotoGP lined the bottom to absorb impacts, while Dias wore a spine protector and Prada’s Linea Rossa gear.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Victims should document evidence, prioritize safety and report incidents promptly, even if unsure whether the act constitutes a crime, officials said.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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David Clarey is a public safety reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, the pushback from critics highlights that there is still debate about whether these safeguards go far enough.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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While framed as satire, the content references child exploitation, raising questions about the adequacy of Sora 2’s safeguards.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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But one student's guardians thought the books listed by Boye were all inappropriate.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
9 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,
8 Oct. 2025
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But Florida State has a lot to clean up, starting with ball security (the Noles fumbled twice in the first half but were fortunate to lose only one).—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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These hubs convert surplus renewable electricity into hydrogen, which can be stored locally and used when needed, ensuring flexibility and long-term energy security.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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The juvenile's guardians found two weapons with ammunition and gave them to police.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Now, in addition to poring over manifestos and digital footprints, investigators are using these messages found on ammunition and firearms as clues for intention, as illustrated in the Dallas ICE facility incident when investigators were piecing together a possible motive for the attack.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Head coach Robin van Persie’s pressing scheme was to show Villa’s defenders down the line, with Feyenoord’s closest central midfielder pressing the ball-side No 10.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Revolution provided a brief scare through a 59th-minute goal from Dor Turgeman, who embarrassed a defender before curling home a spectacular effort, but Inter Miami broke the tie almost immediately after the strike that made the score 2-1.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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