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
Susana Sierra, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
But the brains of the hybrid mice developed fewer of these tangles and plaques, as if the sleep mutations were protecting the animals.
—Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Sterling sported Chiefs gear and ear-protecting headphones while cheering on her dad.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
The former soccer player regularly brings her kids to games to show support for Patrick, with her little ones often spotted in ear-protecting headphones.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Supplemental glutamine treatment supports recovery by enhancing the immune system and protecting against organ damage.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
The best way to lower your risk of eggshell nails is to practice nail care at home by avoiding contact with harsh chemicals and protecting your nails from cold, dry air.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
How can organizations maintain transparency while protecting proprietary technology?
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The industry faces the challenge of working with regulators to create frameworks that promote innovation while protecting public interests.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
This process must ensure that risk management is aligned with current regulations, established company policies and industry best practices, thereby protecting security, privacy and corporate integrity.
—Susana Sierra, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
But the brains of the hybrid mice developed fewer of these tangles and plaques, as if the sleep mutations were protecting the animals.
—Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Sterling sported Chiefs gear and ear-protecting headphones while cheering on her dad.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
The former soccer player regularly brings her kids to games to show support for Patrick, with her little ones often spotted in ear-protecting headphones.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Supplemental glutamine treatment supports recovery by enhancing the immune system and protecting against organ damage.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
The best way to lower your risk of eggshell nails is to practice nail care at home by avoiding contact with harsh chemicals and protecting your nails from cold, dry air.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
How can organizations maintain transparency while protecting proprietary technology?
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The industry faces the challenge of working with regulators to create frameworks that promote innovation while protecting public interests.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protecting
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With his second goal of the night, the Broncos, in their inaugural appearance in the Frozen Four, defeated the defending national champions from Denver, with their record nine national titles, 3-2 in the second double-overtime game between the teams in a month.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Spurs also thrashed City 4-0 at the Etihad in the league back when Pep Guardiola’s defending champions were starting to wobble but were still second in the table.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Cops at the scene were photographed guarding pools of blood near the building’s entrance.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The guy who may be assigned to guarding Fland, KU senior Dajuan Harris, scored 26 points in the scrimmage against Arkansas and Fland in October.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Protecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protecting. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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