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
Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
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
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2025
Our legal system has painstakingly determined the narrow range of speech that is not legally protected, such as speech that is intended to — and in fact does — incite imminent lawless action.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Brand-name drugs are protected by patents allowing drug companies to exclusively sell medications without direct competition.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The Attorney General initially suggested that Kirk’s detractors could be prosecuted for hate speech (which happens to be constitutionally protected).
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Surveillance video obtained by Fox News shows the chaotic moments when ICE agents took cover and protected detainees as gunfire rained down on them from outside a Dallas facility Wednesday morning.
—Peter D'abrosca , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Regular, even application and reapplication—especially after swimming or sweating—are key to keeping your skin protected.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Food not protected during display.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Plus, the lightweight exterior is water-resistant to ensure your clothes stay protected.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
Deutsch explained that architects have found lowering a ceiling makes a person feel more protected and comfortable.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
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
Liberal-leaning television networks were a megalith, and First Amendment-protected besides.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2025
Our legal system has painstakingly determined the narrow range of speech that is not legally protected, such as speech that is intended to — and in fact does — incite imminent lawless action.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Brand-name drugs are protected by patents allowing drug companies to exclusively sell medications without direct competition.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The Attorney General initially suggested that Kirk’s detractors could be prosecuted for hate speech (which happens to be constitutionally protected).
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Surveillance video obtained by Fox News shows the chaotic moments when ICE agents took cover and protected detainees as gunfire rained down on them from outside a Dallas facility Wednesday morning.
—Peter D'abrosca , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Regular, even application and reapplication—especially after swimming or sweating—are key to keeping your skin protected.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Food not protected during display.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Plus, the lightweight exterior is water-resistant to ensure your clothes stay protected.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protected
Verb
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Once sensitive information is shared, it must be carefully safeguarded.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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This ensures our culture is safeguarded despite the climate crisis, and is accessible to all Tuvaluans at home and abroad.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the first two weeks of the season, the 29-year-old pass rusher has recorded six tackles and a defended pass.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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As the founding curator of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Craig Inciardi had a front row seat to decades of music history that was largely shielded from the public.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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Infiniti was deep into production on One Battle when Presumed Innocent premiered, so she was shielded from the bulk of the attention and intrigue that came her way.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora Gomez earned an Emmy nomination for her role as Mabel, a guarded and sarcastic millennial who strikes up an unexpected friendship with Charles and Oliver.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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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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Officers followed Hall, who had allegedly driven past the secured gate of the Buckeye Fuel Terminal at 1513 North Sterling Ave.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
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All products are securely displayed in locked glass cases and secured smell jars with a sample of the product will allow customers to take in the aroma and observe it under the light.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The facility remained secure during the incident and there was no threat to public safety, according to the sheriff’s office.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Protected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protected. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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