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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
Lessig says the risks taken by past whistleblowers underscore the need for such protections.
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Harry Booth, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Some worry that this proposal could further fuel vaccine hesitancy by reinforcing unfounded fears about combination vaccines and ultimately leading to fewer children receiving timely protection against serious diseases.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
It’s equipped with temperature-setting protection, system protection, and hardware protection to prevent overheating and other malfunctions caused by hot materials.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Just out, vulnerable, skin off, no protection from the elements.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Harry Booth, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Some worry that this proposal could further fuel vaccine hesitancy by reinforcing unfounded fears about combination vaccines and ultimately leading to fewer children receiving timely protection against serious diseases.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
It’s equipped with temperature-setting protection, system protection, and hardware protection to prevent overheating and other malfunctions caused by hot materials.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Just out, vulnerable, skin off, no protection from the elements.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
Noun
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Williams’ first-quarter sack was the first of his career but the only one for the 49ers’ defense.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Dowdle tore through the Cowboys defense throughout the day in the run and receiving games, finishing with 183 rushing yards and 56 receiving yards.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That’s because estrogen is a multi-system protector.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
10 Oct. 2025
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Ray Dalio urged investors to allocate around 15% of their portfolios to gold, calling it a strong hedge against credit-dependent assets and a key protector of real returns.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Renae Barber, the owner of POW Restaurant and Lounge in Miami Gardens, said customer safety and gun safety are important to her.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sports betting platforms, for their part, have made moves to put safeguards in place.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Lecornu appeared to have negotiated a safeguard against further political unrest.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But one student's guardians thought the books listed by Boye were all inappropriate.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Audience members must be at least 12 years old; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Weiss, the founder of an independent media site worth millions and the editor-in-chief of CBS News, arrived last week in the Washington bureau trailed by the private security that now protects high-profile media figures.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Records analyzed by the Senate elections committee found lawmakers do not often use campaign funds for security purposes.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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In 2014, an explosion occurred at another ammunition facility in the same small community, killing one person and injuring at least three others.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The blast, in the back of a building used for shotgun ammunition, caused severe damage.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Maybe that — combined with the steady growth of young defenders like Ashton Gillotte, Omarr Norman-Lott and Nohl Williams — will be enough to put KC back in position to lift its third Lombardi in four years.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Baltasar Rodriguez had stolen the ball from an Atlanta defender and crossed the ball to Messi.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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