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

The Broncos’ offensive line consistently won the line of scrimmage, clearing paths for Denver running backs to gash the Falcons’ defense.

— Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
No other position on a Denver defense loaded with talent and experience enters the season with more uncertainty about the pecking order than this one.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of defense

Noun

Cohen would later act as Sun’s protector and confidant through the years of the Chinese Revolution.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
No two tales of what happened to Maelor after his knight protector was shot dead agree, but the young boy was also slain on the bridge, perhaps torn apart by the mob who assailed him, arguing over what to do with the young prince.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 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

As families prepare for the first day of classes, parents and guardians are gathering school supplies, arranging carpools and figuring out how their children will get to and from school.

— Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The law requires that minors under 16 link their social media accounts to a legal guardian to ensure supervision.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of guardian

Noun

Her mother, meanwhile, is backed up by her second husband (Kwon), a mild-mannered documentary filmmaker whose profession gives his wife yet more ammunition in her smiling disparagement of Sanghee.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
The ammunition matched the casing that Fort Worth police cadets found near the scene of the shooting, according to the affidavit.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of ammunition

Noun

Sullivan and defender Kai Wagner had assists on Jacques' third goal -- matching his total from last season.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Edelman, who perfectly timed his run, slipped between a pair of defenders for a sliding first-touch goal, off a cross played by Conrad Wallem, from the center of the penalty box.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

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