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 Parents can add another layer of protection by setting some clear expectations at home. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The players supplying most of the public product this month are often the ones with the smallest contracts and the least protection against what losing their opportunity will mean. — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 In the case the student is struggling to repay the loan, RISLA (Rhode Island Student Loan Authority) offers a variety of protections that protect both the borrower and the cosigner. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 The wash station, cure station, resin storage, gloves, eye protection, ventilation, and post-processing supplies all require a lot of space in your workshop. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for protection

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Noun

An Israeli military source told CNN the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had gathered intelligence on Turkey’s plans to deploy personnel, drones and air-defense systems at the site.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Somebody years ago should have realized NSA Bahrain could be attacked, its air defense might fail and it could be disabled in a long war.

— John Seiler, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of defense

Noun

Precious Sam The 7-foot center originally from Ghana began playing basketball only six years ago and is the classic rim protector that has anchored SDSU’s defense.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
The manga and popular anime series follow adolescent ninja Naruto, who dreams of becoming his community’s protector and leader known as the village ninja.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of protector

Noun

Reasons for that include a lot of Vikings blitzes and two great plays by safety Jay Ward, a would-be interception ruled a sack and a sack on a blitz.

— Ren Clayton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Tong’s office correctly notes that protecting children, preventing youth access, addressing synthetic cannabinoids, and ensuring product safety are legitimate public policy objectives deserving serious attention.

— John R. Gordon, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of safety

Noun

Last week, Flock Safety's CEO announced safeguards in response to misuse concerns around the country.

— Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Independent researchers recently examined Roblox chat moderation and found examples of unsafe messages that made it through the platform's existing safeguards.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of safeguard

Noun

In a forest in tinder-dry France, a massive wildfire outside the southwestern city of Bordeaux uncovered a cache of what is believed to be World War II-era ammunition.

— Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
According to police, the gun was a Sar USA SAR9 handgun loaded with seventeen rounds of live ammunition.

— Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of ammunition

Noun

Ryder Ajeto’s first touch in the box was deflected by a Florida defender, but Ajeto followed the ball and scored from eight yards to produce the final 3-1 margin.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Initially ruled a clean block in the 82nd minute, video review reversed the call and a handball was called on Angel City defender Sarah Gorden.

— Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

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