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as in defense
means or method of defending
this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower
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as in safety
the state of not being exposed to danger
the open boat offered no protection from the weather
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Recent Examples of protection
But the Bulls also can’t win with his current rim protection — a futility that hangs over the veteran in every game.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
In a league where most stars chase championships, Young just asked to be placed in a witness protection program.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Aguiar said the department had identified more than 3,000 acres needing fire-prevention work in and around his fire protection district, including additional areas of Mount Diablo State Park.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Local health care providers say that the more imminent threat of measles has changed the calculus for some parents who had been hesitant but now want protection for their child.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
In a league where most stars chase championships, Young just asked to be placed in a witness protection program.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Aguiar said the department had identified more than 3,000 acres needing fire-prevention work in and around his fire protection district, including additional areas of Mount Diablo State Park.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Local health care providers say that the more imminent threat of measles has changed the calculus for some parents who had been hesitant but now want protection for their child.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
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Coalition members also agreed to carry on with long-term military support for Ukraine and pledged defense cooperation, including training, defense production and intelligence sharing.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although his unit did not perform particularly well in 2026, ranking 22nd in total defense, 24th in points against and 17th on third down, anyone that has interacted with Weaver knows that his presence screams head coach.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Buzelis, however, is bouncy enough to fling shots near the rim as a lingering secondary rim protector.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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This is not America, and we are not supposed to be taking countries by force; we are supposed to be the protectors of freedom.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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As new products and innovations hit the market and her solo travels continue, she's curated quite the arsenal of safety devices and accessories.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The trip to pay dirt came on a 19-yard heave to tight end Colby Parkinson, who skied over safety Tre’von Moehrig for the game-winning score with 38 seconds remaining.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Now, more than ever, history may be the industry’s most valuable asset—less a relic than a safeguard for the future.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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But the lawsuits argue these safeguards failed.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Before her death, Goodall wrote an open letter — shared with PEOPLE by Animals Asia — about her decision to become Robinson's guardian.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Donors should be in good health with no cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms, and must be at least 17 years old, or 16 with a parent or guardian’s consent.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Booking an early flight can also help, says Tyler Hosford, security director at risk mitigation company International SOS.—
Rio Yamat,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Inside the airport, security lines moved smoothly and there were no obvious signs of the cancellations.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The container had 18 rifles, five handguns, firearms magazines, over 36,000 rounds of ammunition and a silencer that had been shipped from Miami.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Taiwan should deepen its reserves of ammunition, energy, and food to withstand a prolonged blockade—measured in months, not weeks.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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The biggest ovation of the night came when Keon Ellis, who has fallen out of the rotation despite being one of the team’s best defenders and 3-point shooters, entered the game for the first time at the start of the fourth quarter.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Last season’s Most Improved Player was the primary defender on Dončić, who was held to 22 points on 7-of-17 shooting from the field in 27 minutes.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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