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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
Eddie Bauer Rainier Pant Perfect for tackling the outdoors, the Eddie Bauer Rainier Pant is treated with a water-repellent finish and designed with UPF protection to keep your skin safe in the daytime.
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
The Humane World for Animals said Wednesday that Goodall’s influence on the animal protection community was immeasurable.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
In general, Corteva's seed business is based in Iowa while Indianapolis is mainly home to the company's crop protection business, where many employees work in research and development.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
Just days before Kirk’s death, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression released its annual survey ranking the free speech protections and climate at campuses across the nation.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
The Humane World for Animals said Wednesday that Goodall’s influence on the animal protection community was immeasurable.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
In general, Corteva's seed business is based in Iowa while Indianapolis is mainly home to the company's crop protection business, where many employees work in research and development.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
Just days before Kirk’s death, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression released its annual survey ranking the free speech protections and climate at campuses across the nation.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
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Essential services like defense and law enforcement would continue throughout a shutdown, as would mandatory spending programs like Social Security and Medicare, BAI added.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Though Brock Purdy threw over 300 yards in his return from injury, the Jaguars' defense caused five turnovers, including a strip sack that sealed the game in the fourth quarter.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jakob Poeltl is more solid than an elite rim-protector, and the Raptors have precious little of that behind him with the exception of two-way project Ulrich Chomche.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Crash pillows from MotoGP lined the bottom to absorb impacts, while Dias wore a spine protector and Prada’s Linea Rossa gear.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Victims should document evidence, prioritize safety and report incidents promptly, even if unsure whether the act constitutes a crime, officials said.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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David Clarey is a public safety reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The technology has rapidly developed since the release of ChatGPT in 2022, and companies are racing to build more powerful models, but some experts warn of potentially deadly risks and have called for safeguards.—
Claire Cameron,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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While some see new opportunities in alternative platforms and boutique distributors, others point to audiences themselves as the ultimate safeguard.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Madeley will play Aunt Medora, Ellen’s former guardian.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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Anna Madeley as Aunt Medora, Ellen’s lively, amoral aunt and former guardian.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Donell Harvin, a homeland security and public health emergency expert at Georgetown University, told CNN on Sunday that the attacker may have conducted pre-operational surveillance and come up with a plan that maximizes fatalities and damage.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Are your security goals on course to support your bigger dreams in life?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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After leaving the bar, Routt tried to get rid of the gun and ammunition at a gas station, which detectives later found in a nearby dumpster, the complaint said.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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For indoor storage, guns should be kept unloaded and locked in appropriate safes or lockboxes for handguns, with ammunition in a separate safe, the AAP recommends.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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During a two-point conversion play, Jennings caught the ball in the endzone, but was smashed between two Jaguars defenders.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Brown climbed the ladder to haul in a pass over the middle from Madsen, beating his defender in the air acrobatically before smashing into the end zone turf for the catch and a 33-14 lead.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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