protection

noun

prə-ˈtek-shən How to pronounce protection (audio)
Definition of protectionnext
1
as in defense
means or method of defending this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower

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2
as in protector
someone that protects the bodyguard was her protection from overzealous fans

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3
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 Naturalizer is all about creating supportive footwear, which is why the Huntley features REZORB responsive cushioning for shock absorption and impact protection for sneaker-level comfort. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026 Senator Jon Husted, a Republican from Ohio, speaks during a roundtable on a ratepayer protection pledge in the Indian Treaty Room of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 Raid Hunter combines proven Chain Gun technology, precision‑guided 50mm ammunition and a networked, interoperable system controller to deliver powerful protection against high-volume, mixed-threat aerial raids. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026 The tanker was secured and placed under the protection of Puntland authorities, according to a statement by the Puntland Maritime Police Force. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for protection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
  1. defense
  2. protector
  3. safety
  4. safeguard
  5. guardian
  6. security
  7. ammunition
  8. defender
Noun
  • Russia's Defense Ministry said air defenses downed 254 Ukrainian drones overnight.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • With the 14th test flight of Starship, Elon Musk’s aerospace and defense company also plans to deploy 26 of its new Starlink V3 satellites.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of defense
Noun
  • The second a Verizon worker mentions adding a screen protector, my blood boils.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • And look for Maxx Crosby to feast against the Chargers’ pass protectors who couldn’t keep the Cardinals out of Herbert’s backfield.
    — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of protector
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  • SpaceX launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time Monday and successfully delivered the most advanced Starlink satellites yet, but cut the flight short to ensure safety.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Earlier this month, Cruz vociferously rejected the idea that artificial intelligence companies should be granted antitrust exemptions in order to collaborate on ways to implement industry-wide AI safety guardrails.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of safety
Noun
  • As is common, there’s not nearly as much protection on iOS, mainly because the safeguards Apple imposes to defeat malware also defeat many malware-fighting techniques.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
  • From there, review the additional theft safeguards available on your Pixel.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of safeguard
Noun
  • Martinez and Jesse became her legal guardians, and Martinez communicated every day with Rachelle’s mother, Maddison, who is still in prison.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In California, a parent or legal guardian can surrender a baby within 72 hours of birth — no questions asked — to ensure the child’s well-being, the department said.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of guardian
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  • Among the passengers who intervened were members of the Israeli security forces and air marshals, according to a person familiar with a probe by Saudi Arabia and regional partners.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Leave it to Lisa Barlow to combine two security questions (pet name and mother’s maiden name) into one.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of security
Noun
  • South Korea, the United States and others say North Korea has also supplied artillery, ammunition and missiles to Russia in return for economic and military assistance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Sanon is also accused obtaining an arsenal of weapons, ammunition and ballistic vests, culminating in the dead-of-night operation coordinated by his allies to storm Moïse’s private residence.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of ammunition
Noun
  • KaVontae Turpin makes a defender miss in the open field on third down, picks up the first, and Williams plows it in for the TD.
    — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Montgomery hesitated in front of Lee before cutting inside to leave Lee one-on-one with a defender streaking toward the end zone.
    — PJ Green September 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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