PROTECTION Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

protection

noun

prə-ˈtek-shən

Definition of protection

as in defense

means or method of defending this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower

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as in protector

someone that protects the bodyguard was her protection from overzealous fans

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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 He was also served with a civil order of protection on behalf of his wife back in 2020. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Removing those protections could lead to harm for the comparatively small populations of wolves in those states. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 For Ukraine, the Patriot’s PAC-3 variant is by far the most effective protection against Russian ballistic missile attacks. — Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026 The statute was a response to the NCAA’s investigation into UNLV basketball and coach Jerry Tarkanian, as well as criticisms that the school and coach were owed greater procedural protections. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for protection

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Noun

Denmark's defense intelligence service specifically warned Russia could use such tactics to split the NATO alliance.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Against Henderson, the Dodgers took advantage of mistakes by the Brewers’ usually fundamentally sound defense to score four runs against him, only two of which were earned.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of defense

Noun

Tens of thousands of migrants from the Horn of Africa travel every year through Djibouti and across the Bab el-Mandeb Strait towards Gulf countries in search of safety and economic opportunities, the IOM said in its statement.

— JAMEY KEATEN, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Automation is the source of the traffic-safety potential that the company touts.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of safety

Noun

But Howard club tennis players say safeguards should already be in place to prevent incidents like this.

— Ashley Paul, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
The issue is reshaping the governor’s race, as Republican Joe Lombardo and Democrat Aaron Ford spar over development, tax breaks and safeguards for electricity bills and water supplies.

— Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of safeguard

Noun

Judge Stephanie Santoro granted Klitschko’s request, appointing him temporary guardian of his daughter’s estate and authorizing him to file a probate petition on her behalf.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026
Every child under 18 with a Social Security number has an account in their name, but parents or guardians must claim the account on an app to receive a one-time deposit of $1,000.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of guardian

Noun

In January, the FBI raided a Post reporter’s home, as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of mishandling sensitive national security information.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Key members of the party have put forward energy security plans that include a role for oil and gas.

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of security

Noun

How did a live round get into the revolver and who brought the lethal ammunition to the set?

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
The principal and the teacher were hit with ammunition used in 12-gauge shotguns but their injuries weren't life threatening, police said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

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