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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Its nutrient-rich formula features a mix of Brazilian oils and is designed to make the hair healthier and more manageable by fighting frizz, adding shine and protecting it against damage from heat.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
In general, upper-class families were seen as responsible for protecting their servants from both physical illness and moral corruption.

— Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026

Definition of protecting

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While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
After the Times story was published, some Platner supporters pointed to Fifield’s political history when defending him against her claims.

— Jake Tapper, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of defending

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In his view, this indicates that the US is likely to continue backing the acting president—at least for now—while prioritizing Venezuela’s stability and safeguarding its economic and oil interests.

— Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
While challenges like integration complexity exist, CC is a cornerstone for safe AI innovation, offering resilience against sophisticated threats and safeguarding privacy in the evolving digital landscape.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of safeguarding

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The Los Angeles Police Department is shielding the identity of the officer who shot and killed a golden Saint Berdoodle last month in Canoga Park, citing threats to the officer’s life.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Georgia has launched a new program aimed at protecting survivors of family and domestic violence by shielding their addresses from abusers, Caleb Groves reports.

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of shielding

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Police officers were seen by CNN guarding the cemetery entrance and more agents arrived throughout the day as work continued.

— Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Diving for loose balls, boxing out, guarding whoever Steve Kerr told him to, and occasionally making a basket.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

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