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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Recent Examples of palladium
Erivo carried a beige Birkin 50 with palladium hardware in the crook of her arm.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 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
The bracelet combines the lightweight metal with high-tech bulk metallic glass, an alloy of 50 percent palladium and other metals that’s highly resistant to corrosion and wear.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
The proceeds will be used to fund the exploration and development of mines for metals such as copper, palladium, nickel, and zinc, all critical for the energy transition and data centers.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 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
The bracelet combines the lightweight metal with high-tech bulk metallic glass, an alloy of 50 percent palladium and other metals that’s highly resistant to corrosion and wear.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
The proceeds will be used to fund the exploration and development of mines for metals such as copper, palladium, nickel, and zinc, all critical for the energy transition and data centers.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palladium
precaution
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In absence of more robust testing, Bill Shuster, a Wayne State University environmental engineering professor and soils expert, said residents using vacant land where a demolition has occurred should take their own precautions.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Elias Lindholm, who left Saturday’s blowout as a precaution because of a nagging injury, was back in the lineup.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Palladium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palladium. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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