as in shield
means or method of defending
a strong and free press is our best buckler against tyranny
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Recent Examples of buckler
Hurling a few 12-to-6 knee-bucklers can thwart the opponent’s smooth rhythm.
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Jim Root, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Golden shield fern, broad buckler fern, basket fern, hart's tongue fern, soft-shield fern, evergreen maidenhair, and more.
—Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 17 Feb. 2023
So the film pays bemused tribute not only to one of Disneyland’s most popular rides but those old swash-bucklers who once graced movie screens.
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 May 2017
Jim Root, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Golden shield fern, broad buckler fern, basket fern, hart's tongue fern, soft-shield fern, evergreen maidenhair, and more.
—Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 17 Feb. 2023
So the film pays bemused tribute not only to one of Disneyland’s most popular rides but those old swash-bucklers who once graced movie screens.
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckler
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What better way to demonstrate the intent of taking primary responsibility for your own security and cutting dependency on the United States than by building your own nuclear weapons or relying more on the French and British nuclear shield?—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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How the heat shield behaves this time on its modified, atmospheric deep-dive trajectory could be yet another nail-bitter.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Greater European defense cooperation is popular across Europe — but there are challenges, warned Liana Fix, senior fellow for Europe at the Council on Foreign Relations.—
Domi Suskova,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Aid to Ukraine is slow and increases in NATO defense budgets to 5% of national income are pledged for nine years from now – when few current leaders will be in power.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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In one recent prosecution, the Department of Justice charged a father-son duo with attempting to drive more than 300 rifles and pistols, plus ammunition and magazines, over the Mexican border.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine has also turned to air drones to routinely strike deep into Russian territory at the Kremlin's war machine, including oil refineries, military airfields and ammunition depots.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
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In space, there is no atmosphere to protect your satellites, and the Earth’s magnetic field offers little protection as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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The reactor is located about 300 yards, or roughly 900 feet, from the Columbia River, making environmental protection a key priority.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Regarding the involvement of former CEOs in institutional decision-making, Molinaroli notes that their practical insights could be tapped more frequently through diverse councils, clear mandates, and rigorous conflict-of-interest safeguards to prevent undue influence.—
Nia Bowers,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
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This lawsuit is a necessary constitutional safeguard.—
Chris Alexander,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The weapon can also fly more than 45 miles to strike mobile targets, reducing the amount of time that aircrews spend in harm’s way.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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The exercise was carried out by the 62nd Airlift Wing, the only US Air Force unit certified to routinely transport US nuclear weapons to ensure both safety and security.—
David Szondy
February 21,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
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At the far end of the open-plan ground floor is Sushi Nagi—an intimate counter restaurant with wall panels depicting pines, where chef Taira Tsuneyoshi skillfully presents an array of local treats, from uni sea urchin to Botan-ebi shrimps.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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And beyond the wall of the main dining room, the second dining area has been turned into a giant food pantry, with neighbors bringing everything from toilet paper to beans to ramen to help feed people who are afraid to leave their homes.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Buckler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckler. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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