as in safeguarded
to drive danger or attack away from
the mother bear was just trying to protect her cubs
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Recent Examples of protected
J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The study underscores the threat extreme heat poses to birds in tropical regions and helps explain why birds are dying even in remote and protected areas, typically considered havens of biodiversity.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
In some cases, however, the creatures can survive mild winters in protected areas, per WebMD.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Many of those affected are asylum seekers with pending applications, refugees with protected status, or longtime residents with old deportation orders that had not been previously enforced.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
And the biggest improvement of all — Harrell protected the ball, finishing the game 17 of 29 for 140 yards.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
This ripper supports nearly every DVD format, including protected discs with CSS, region codes, and Sony ARccOS.
—PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
Consumers are protected by proof that their investment delivers as promised.
—Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Visionary city politicians of the 1970s protected land for posterity by preventing overdevelopment and creating scenic Mission Trails Park.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
In contrast, foreign volunteers in Ukraine receive the same pay and benefits as their Ukrainian counterparts, and are protected under the Geneva Convention.
—Rebecca Johns, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
However, the park also includes historic Fort Jefferson, which protected important shipping lanes in the Gulf in the 1800s.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Greene then promised to read the list on the House floor, where she’d be protected from defamation lawsuits by the Constitution’s speech or debate clause.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
After walking away from the semi-protected working environment of Anderson’s film, Hoffman followed the advice of some peers and enrolled in an acting school in New York to hone his craft.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The study underscores the threat extreme heat poses to birds in tropical regions and helps explain why birds are dying even in remote and protected areas, typically considered havens of biodiversity.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
In some cases, however, the creatures can survive mild winters in protected areas, per WebMD.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Many of those affected are asylum seekers with pending applications, refugees with protected status, or longtime residents with old deportation orders that had not been previously enforced.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Proponents of the relocation, however, believe it is protected by their First Amendment religious rights.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
And the biggest improvement of all — Harrell protected the ball, finishing the game 17 of 29 for 140 yards.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
This ripper supports nearly every DVD format, including protected discs with CSS, region codes, and Sony ARccOS.
—PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
Consumers are protected by proof that their investment delivers as promised.
—Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Visionary city politicians of the 1970s protected land for posterity by preventing overdevelopment and creating scenic Mission Trails Park.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
In contrast, foreign volunteers in Ukraine receive the same pay and benefits as their Ukrainian counterparts, and are protected under the Geneva Convention.
—Rebecca Johns, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
However, the park also includes historic Fort Jefferson, which protected important shipping lanes in the Gulf in the 1800s.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Greene then promised to read the list on the House floor, where she’d be protected from defamation lawsuits by the Constitution’s speech or debate clause.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protected
Verb
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For immigration attorneys and legal service providers, the shift also raises new ethical and practical considerations regarding how client funds are collected, safeguarded and processed.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Crops are safeguarded, incomes remain steady, and the region’s agricultural and energy gains are protected for the long term.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily defended causeway.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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In 11 games for Wisconsin, Lucas recorded 18 tackles, one interception and three defended passes.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When paired with comparative outcomes data, such as Lilly’s demonstration of efficacy versus competitors, DTC models can introduce real competition into a sector often shielded from consumer market dynamics.—
Rita Numerof,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Independent agencies such as the FTC, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Federal Communications Commission were designed to be shielded from direct political pressure while enforcing federal regulations.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Our spirits remain guarded, but high, for this one; the Venice Film Festival crowd seemed to eat it up.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
3 Sep. 2024
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Especially in your portrayal of Jane, who is very guarded.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
15 June 2024
Adjective
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Expending taxpayer funds on a capital project without secured or approved funding is both fiscally irresponsible and a violation of sound budgeting practices.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
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With more than $100 million in secured backlog, INCORAGE continues to prove that principled execution can drive both reliability and growth.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Be proactive in keeping your travel gear safe and secure.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Protected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protected. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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