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also egis
1
as in defense
means or method of defending
having no claim to the land under the aegis of the law, the cattle baron decided to claim it by force
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2
as in sponsorship
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking
a medical study that was questioned by many because it was done under the aegis of a major pharmaceutical company
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Recent Examples of aegis
In response, leading luxury houses, under the aegis of the Fashion Pact, have launched the European Accelerator initiative.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
The masterful shoemakers at Herbert Levine, founded in 1948 and recently revived under the creative aegis of Trevor Houston, have something for every kind of trick-or-treater.
—Air Mail, 1 Nov. 2025
Under the aegis of PortKC, the Port Authority of Kansas, the area has been transformed.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
In April 2024, a group of nurses, doctors, and scholars assembled under the aegis of the Global Empathy in Healthcare Network to venture an answer in the form of the Leicester Empathy Declaration, published in the journal Patient Education and Counseling.
—Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
The masterful shoemakers at Herbert Levine, founded in 1948 and recently revived under the creative aegis of Trevor Houston, have something for every kind of trick-or-treater.
—Air Mail, 1 Nov. 2025
Under the aegis of PortKC, the Port Authority of Kansas, the area has been transformed.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
In April 2024, a group of nurses, doctors, and scholars assembled under the aegis of the Global Empathy in Healthcare Network to venture an answer in the form of the Leicester Empathy Declaration, published in the journal Patient Education and Counseling.
—Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aegis
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But Denver’s defense seemed to stay home with Jokic and company early in the game.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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McCuskey, who is leading his state's legal defense against the trans athlete after the athlete sued to block the state's law to keep biological males out of girls' sports, addressed the allegations at a news conference Monday.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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For over two decades, her father has been trying to do just that with the help of his brother, who is a citizen, through his I-130 sponsorship, also called a family petition.—
Marie Saavedra,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The hosts talk about how the saga shows the other side of sports sponsorships.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Rasouli doesn’t recommend relying on cheese for protection against dementia.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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On the whole, higher limits offer better protection, so recognizing the differences in coverage between minimum requirements and real-life needs can inform better decision-making in this regard.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Government positions, especially during the era of political patronage, was a common means of employment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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The duties of civil servants, who remained in their chairs as presidents came and went, were supposed to transcend patronage and partisanship.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
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The video footage did not appear to capture any rocks, bottles or fireworks being thrown at the federal officers or any shields held by the protesters.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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Even today, class and education serve as shields from the Delta’s violent culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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As in previous crackdowns, security forces have responded with riot police, tear gas, and live ammunition.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Brian Spikes-Hopkins, 42, was charged with murder and being a five-time felon in possession of a gun and ammunition.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement Press freedom must be restored to enable journalists and news organizations to investigate our recent past and serve as a safeguard of transparency going forward.—
Boris Muñoz,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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This underscores gold's role as a safeguard against currency devaluation.—
Sharon Wu,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Avoid bulky cabinetry, media units and islands—in addition to dark flooring and color blocked walls.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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MechStyle allows users to upload a 3D model or choose from presets such as vases or wall hooks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Aegis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aegis. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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