as in defended
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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
Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
This threat means than an entire attack force can be protected with a few missiles.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
But the ecosystem is far from protected, and there are now more than 750 million devices vulnerable to attack.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Just as Warner Bros had given Jane’s true creative freedom, from their recording sessions to making their own videos, American facilitated and protected Deconstruction’s art.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Along with these crimson accessories, the actor prepared for her next performance with a venti-sized coffee and cell phone in hand, and also protected herself from the cold with a short charcoal gray coat and unexpected barrel jeans in a mustard tone.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Keeping your firmware up to date ensures you’re protected against the latest threats.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
This robust approach not only safeguarded sensitive patient data but also protected the organization from potential legal liabilities, setting a high standard for integrating technology into healthcare services.
—Hemant Madaan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
They were also helped protected by Joshua Zirkzee’s difficult first-half performance.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
For creators who haven't yet protected their intellectual property, trademark registration should be a priority for early 2025.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
This threat means than an entire attack force can be protected with a few missiles.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
But the ecosystem is far from protected, and there are now more than 750 million devices vulnerable to attack.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Just as Warner Bros had given Jane’s true creative freedom, from their recording sessions to making their own videos, American facilitated and protected Deconstruction’s art.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Along with these crimson accessories, the actor prepared for her next performance with a venti-sized coffee and cell phone in hand, and also protected herself from the cold with a short charcoal gray coat and unexpected barrel jeans in a mustard tone.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Keeping your firmware up to date ensures you’re protected against the latest threats.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
This robust approach not only safeguarded sensitive patient data but also protected the organization from potential legal liabilities, setting a high standard for integrating technology into healthcare services.
—Hemant Madaan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
They were also helped protected by Joshua Zirkzee’s difficult first-half performance.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protected
Verb
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This rivalry continued into Survivor Series 2012, where Punk defended his title in a triple threat match against Ryback and John Cena.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Though Democrats were swept into the minority in the legislative and executive branch, New Democrats defended 85 of 87 seats and brought their membership up to 114.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Jennifer Kale is a witch who is very guarded and needs to learn how to trust people, and keeps getting tested on that over and over again throughout the show.—
Brande Victorian,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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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
Adjective
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The magnetic snap closure and interior pockets keep everything secure on the go.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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Will the legal system leverage data, technology, and human resources to democratize legal access, promote free trade and provide safeguards that promote commerce as well as secure personal freedoms?—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Protected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protected. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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