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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
In each of the past two seasons, the Patriots have moved Onwenu from guard to tackle to stem the bleeding in pass protection.
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
And while the first dose is highly protective, the best protection comes after the second dose, which is usually given when a child is ready to start school.
—Dr. Ashish K. Jha, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
Check out our all-time favorite mineral sunscreens for all-encompassing daytime protection.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Mar. 2025
Whether the deletion was intentional, like a former employee deleting the data on 180 servers, or unintentional, like an accidental deletion causing a major outage for a social network, relying on redundancy as your only protection isn’t enough.
—Nick Martin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
And while the first dose is highly protective, the best protection comes after the second dose, which is usually given when a child is ready to start school.
—Dr. Ashish K. Jha, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
Check out our all-time favorite mineral sunscreens for all-encompassing daytime protection.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Mar. 2025
Whether the deletion was intentional, like a former employee deleting the data on 180 servers, or unintentional, like an accidental deletion causing a major outage for a social network, relying on redundancy as your only protection isn’t enough.
—Nick Martin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
Noun
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The stopgap measure would increase defense spending, along with additional funding for veterans' health care, while decreasing non-defense spending below 2024 levels.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Look for the Patriots to also target mid-level veterans on defense who fit the new vision for Mike Vrabel's defense.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Make use of heads up or posture protector apps that remind you not to bend your neck.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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The 34-year-old tackle started 14 games last season and graded out as a slightly above-average pass protector and average overall starter, per Pro Football Focus.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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Cowed by Putin’s nuclear threats and wary of sparking a wider war, the U.S. under Biden forced Ukraine to limit its military operations to its turf, while Russia could strike Ukrainian military and civilian targets with standoff weapons from the safety of their airspace.—
Jamie McIntyre,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Human oversight serves as a safeguard, ensuring accuracy and accountability in AI development.—
Siobhan Hanna,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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In a functioning American democracy, the separation of powers serves as a vital safeguard against tyranny.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The couple were Jaylin's guardians, family members told CBS 7.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Ages 2-5 years are welcome with a parent or guardian.—
Jake Richardson,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Healthcare, with its need for security, speed, and convenience, is an ideal, if challenging, proving ground for biometric technology.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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More than Zelensky’s demands for security guarantees, that pattern is the greatest obstacle to peace.—
Tim Lister,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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William O’Neill, the United Nations independent human rights expert on Haiti, said that the fastest, quickest way to dismantle the gangs in Haiti would be to stop the flow of weapons, especially ammunition.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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He was pulled over by the NYPD after running a stop sign 15 minutes later and found to have an AK-47 assault rifle, 66 rounds of ammunition, $1,100 in cash and a black ski mask.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Dodson is a strong pass defender but so-so against the run.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Don't sleep on the Chargers in this race for the star defender.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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