BULWARKING Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

bulwarking

verb

present participle of bulwark

as in protecting

to drive danger or attack away from vowed to use any means necessary to bulwark the country against attack

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Recent Examples of bulwarking In 2025 Trump declared a National Energy Emergency aimed at bulwarking the coal industry. — Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 4 June 2026

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Even though the practice is strictly regulated in Indonesia, Stewart learned that some fishers will break federal regulations (such as laws protecting threatened species like whale sharks) when faced with the lack of alternative income options.

— Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Two behavioral health experts who lead Voices for Georgia’s Children say that money should go toward protecting and healing children in mental health distress.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of protecting

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Jonathan Drake | Reuters Republicans are entering the final sprint to the 2026 midterm election trailing Democrats in national and battleground polls and defending much of the most competitive terrain in Congress.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Abraham sent two more demand letters before the university wrote back defending its position.

— Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2026

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Leo has emphasized the need to protect the dignity of all human life, from immigrants to the sick and unborn, most significantly in his inaugural encyclical on safeguarding human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Her remit includes safeguarding the group’s interests and overseeing compliance while working with executive management and Kering’s board of directors on governance and risk.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of safeguarding

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China’s years of stockpiling crude, cutting imports and shifting toward electric vehicles have curbed demand, shielding the world economy from sharper price shocks.

— Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
While in front of a judge, Siders, dressed in an orange jumpsuit, kept shielding her stomach and clutched her belly, The Daily Mail reported.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

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