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 Its outcome could spur the availability of lower-cost but potentially skimpier health coverage that skirts some consumer protections. — Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026 Safety positioning matters, but so do protection rules and pre-snap signals and down-and-distance tendencies. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 The measles vaccine is highly effective, providing 97% protection for most people. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026 Green is a fluid mover at his size and excellent in pass protection. — Pj Green september 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for protection

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Noun

Resilience comes from an organization’s ability to recognize when defenses have failed, understand the consequences and act before a security event becomes a business crisis.

— Shane Buckley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Rutte pledged to increase support for Ukraine and bolster the 32-nation alliance's own defenses along its long eastern border with Russia.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of defense

Noun

Rivers is a dependable pass protector and rusher and is a key special teams player.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
As silly as White and Enes Kanter Freedom look during their cosplay as protectors of women’s sports, the league still had to acknowledge their foolishness and respond that neither man is eligible for the WNBA draft.

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of protector

Noun

Sunday's accident was the Asia-Pacific region's third involving a ferry in less than a week, underscoring maritime transport safety concerns in an area heavily dependent on sea travel.

— IMAN SATRIA, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Vehicles generate information across diagnostics, maintenance, utilization, fuel consumption, safety and driver activity.

— Suresh Rajapakse, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of safety

Noun

Some said the outcome is likely if the industry fails to impose adequate safeguards, while others cast doubt on it as vague and far-fetched.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
An Associated Press review following the shooting showed the campus in Orem did not use several public safety practices that have become standard safeguards at events around the country.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of safeguard

Noun

The organization claimed in the lawsuit that the state law violated equal protection for minors and the due process rights of parents and guardians to obtain necessary medical care for their child.

— Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2026
Parents or guardians of minors could have been held responsible for administrative penalties.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of guardian

Noun

Long said after the shooting that six of his officers staffed the event and coordinated with Kirk's eight-person private security team.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Zuckerberg said Meta delayed releasing its Muse AI agent for several months to ensure its safety and security.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of security

Noun

The defender sustained the injuries following a late challenge from Van Bommel, 22, in the final stages of the league match at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

— Ali Rampling, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The Dolphins full-court pressed Herring because of his skill set and reputation as a stout run defender, which is a massive need for the 2026 team new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan is putting together and Jeff Hafley’s responsible for coaching.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of defender

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