as in guarding
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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
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
This melanin is not foolproof in protecting your skin, though.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The Democratic Party often speaks about elevating new voices, empowering younger leaders, and protecting minority representation.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Falcon left another two runners stranded in the fifth, when Pueblo County was still protecting a 4-1 lead.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
The filings aren’t really about protecting Swift’s lyrics or albums.
—Daryl Lim, Fortune, 30 May 2026
And on the personal side, managing artists also taught me the importance of protecting the creative space, both practically and emotionally.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Here, our experts break down how to correctly use mothballs, the associated risks, and alternative solutions for protecting your fabrics.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
Aaron pays respect to his father by protecting his golf clubs with covers.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
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That’s why the original voices of legacy filmmakers are worth protecting, even when some of that group’s AI advocates seem hell-bent on acting against the industry’s long-term best interests.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
This melanin is not foolproof in protecting your skin, though.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The Democratic Party often speaks about elevating new voices, empowering younger leaders, and protecting minority representation.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Falcon left another two runners stranded in the fifth, when Pueblo County was still protecting a 4-1 lead.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
The filings aren’t really about protecting Swift’s lyrics or albums.
—Daryl Lim, Fortune, 30 May 2026
And on the personal side, managing artists also taught me the importance of protecting the creative space, both practically and emotionally.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Here, our experts break down how to correctly use mothballs, the associated risks, and alternative solutions for protecting your fabrics.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
Aaron pays respect to his father by protecting his golf clubs with covers.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protecting
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The Spurs knocked off the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals en route to their first finals appearance since winning the title in 2014.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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In the first trailer for Adam Wingard’s Onslaught, Adria Arjona plays a young mother and veteran defending her adorable child and trailer park community from an army of what appear to be glowing-eyed super-soldiers built like pro wrestlers.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Hong Kong authorities said the law clearly stipulates that human rights shall be respected and protected in safeguarding national security.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Leikauf said his top priorities include safeguarding public funds, increasing efficiency and providing accountability.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Robinson might not draw the primary defensive assignment guarding Spurs star big man Victor Wembanyama, a job that could fall to the Knicks' fleet of wings, but Robinson's offensive rebounding will be critical in not allowing second-chance opportunities.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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This nickel corner competition will be interesting with Thornton; the soon-to-be second-year player made a play last week guarding wide receiver Chris Brazzell on a deep pass.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Conversations that are not confrontational but still have players shielding their mouths from public view will continue to be permitted without penalty.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Nearby, a group of men sat cross-legged on the ground in a circle, shielding their eyes from errant flakes as one of them hammered chunks off a large clump of gum.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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“Protecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protecting. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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