as in precaution
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury
believes that a vigorously free press is one of our nation's most vital palladia against tyranny
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Gold, silver, platinum and palladium all responded positively to a number of factors, from rising geopolitical tensions to changes to global trade to the accelerating energy transition.
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Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Silver futures have soared a whopping 146% this year, while platinum futures have gained almost 150% and palladium futures have gained 100%.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
The rhodium, palladium and platinum used in these parts are valuable, and rhodium can go for $20,000 per ounce, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Although palladium imports from Russia have reduced significantly since 2021, data shows that the US still imported $878 million worth of the metal in 2024 and $594 million worth in 2025, through June.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Silver futures have soared a whopping 146% this year, while platinum futures have gained almost 150% and palladium futures have gained 100%.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
The rhodium, palladium and platinum used in these parts are valuable, and rhodium can go for $20,000 per ounce, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Although palladium imports from Russia have reduced significantly since 2021, data shows that the US still imported $878 million worth of the metal in 2024 and $594 million worth in 2025, through June.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palladium
precaution
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This weekend a massive winter storm could affect roughly half of the American population, so people with pets should take precautions to keep them safe.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Even light amounts of wintry precipitation or patchy blowing snow will cause slick conditions and could affect travel if precautions are not taken.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Palladium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palladium. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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