as in defending
to drive danger or attack away from
the mother bear was just trying to protect her cubs
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Recent Examples of protecting
Olivier Wenden, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
In June, the Department of Justice sued California for not repealing a decade-old anti-discrimination law protecting transgender students and subpoenaed medical providers for lists of youth patients receiving gender affirming care.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
For Indianapolis, trading Richardson could yield draft assets, clear a developmental logjam behind Jones and stabilize the quarterback room while protecting cap space tied to a young player on a rookie deal.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Don’t give up on stocks While protecting your portfolio against volatility is important, so is maintaining exposure to stocks during downturns, said Failla.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
May Ease Allergies Research suggests celery could be beneficial for protecting against allergies and inflammation.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Holmgren, Wembanyama and Mobley impact games through a wide range of skills, from protecting the rim to switching onto perimeter players to stretching the floor.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Its followers strictly adhere to the 29 commandments of Guru Jambheshwar, which include the sacred principles of worshiping and protecting all animals.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Tips for Using Wood Ash in the Garden Follow these tips to maximize the benefits of wood ash in your garden, while protecting your plants from possible harm.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
This is not a choice between protecting the ocean and growing the economy.
—Olivier Wenden, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
In June, the Department of Justice sued California for not repealing a decade-old anti-discrimination law protecting transgender students and subpoenaed medical providers for lists of youth patients receiving gender affirming care.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
For Indianapolis, trading Richardson could yield draft assets, clear a developmental logjam behind Jones and stabilize the quarterback room while protecting cap space tied to a young player on a rookie deal.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Don’t give up on stocks While protecting your portfolio against volatility is important, so is maintaining exposure to stocks during downturns, said Failla.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
May Ease Allergies Research suggests celery could be beneficial for protecting against allergies and inflammation.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Holmgren, Wembanyama and Mobley impact games through a wide range of skills, from protecting the rim to switching onto perimeter players to stretching the floor.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Its followers strictly adhere to the 29 commandments of Guru Jambheshwar, which include the sacred principles of worshiping and protecting all animals.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Tips for Using Wood Ash in the Garden Follow these tips to maximize the benefits of wood ash in your garden, while protecting your plants from possible harm.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protecting
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Airborne and amphibious warfare are key capabilities for defending Japanese islands beyond the four main islands—Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu—as they are designed to project forces from the sea and air to retake islands occupied by an enemy.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Barry has spent 26 years handling Hatch Act cases, defending both Republicans and Democrats.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Names, photos, addresses, birthdates, parental details and even safeguarding notes and medical records were allegedly accessed by a hacker group called Radiant.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Nixon’s professed and late-blooming concern for safeguarding the rights of criminal defendants might be a bit hard to swallow; these were, after all, the Watergate burglars.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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Gobert has to respect the shooting threat of Anunoby and play higher up as opposed to guarding Hart and being able to sag off a bit more.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Resource guarding Exercise routine Meeting the needs of two very different dogs may require separate walks or play sessions, especially early on.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The footage shows protesters screaming, running, and shielding themselves.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Instead of shielding his children from the pressures of his job, Arison is planning to bring them along for the ride.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Protecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protecting. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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