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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
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
So leaders end up protecting themselves against the visible mistake and ignoring the invisible one.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Minnesota will join 26 other states in protecting kids on social media.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 17 May 2026
That biological imperative toward diversity informs Yeon’s broader philosophy about protecting minority voices within collective structures.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
With the state’s gubernatorial election coming up this year, and the issue of protecting girls’ sports being at the top of Viola’s issue, Viola is planning to vote for Sheriff Chad Bianco.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Over time, there isn't anything protecting the strip against power surges.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Once the clearance dropped back toward the edge of the area, however, his focus immediately shifted from defending the cross to protecting the goal.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Surveying the space they’re tasked with protecting, the two men grouse about the incessant noise of FedEx workers packing up storefronts on rolling large cardboard boxes toward the exits.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
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According to Chinese media, the programs are intended to strengthen an ecological barrier protecting agricultural land across Xinjiang.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
So leaders end up protecting themselves against the visible mistake and ignoring the invisible one.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Minnesota will join 26 other states in protecting kids on social media.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 17 May 2026
That biological imperative toward diversity informs Yeon’s broader philosophy about protecting minority voices within collective structures.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
With the state’s gubernatorial election coming up this year, and the issue of protecting girls’ sports being at the top of Viola’s issue, Viola is planning to vote for Sheriff Chad Bianco.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Over time, there isn't anything protecting the strip against power surges.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Once the clearance dropped back toward the edge of the area, however, his focus immediately shifted from defending the cross to protecting the goal.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Surveying the space they’re tasked with protecting, the two men grouse about the incessant noise of FedEx workers packing up storefronts on rolling large cardboard boxes toward the exits.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protecting
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Oklahoma City went 8-0 against LeBron James and the Lakers this season — and the defending champs are also 8-0 in these playoffs after back-to-back routs of Phoenix and Los Angeles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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And that is beat the Presidents’ Trophy winner and defending Stanley Cup champion in successive rounds as an eighth-seeded team.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The commitment is aimed broadly at expanding education on forms of discrimination, supporting cross-community leaders who build trust and safeguarding free speech rights to lawful expression.—
James Pollard,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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However, thanks to the efforts of courageous youth advocates, there is hope in safeguarding youth health.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Let conversation improve the work instead of guarding it too tightly.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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The former South Carolina standout handled the ball well and showcased her ability to attack the rim when a slower defender was guarding her.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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Ever since, Netanyahu's ultra-Orthodox political partners have urged him to pass a new law shielding their community from the draft.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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Twenty-two people died there, many of them parents and grandparents who died shielding children from flying debris.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Protecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protecting. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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