PROTECTIONS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

protections

noun

plural of protection

as in safeguards

means or method of defending this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower

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as in defenders

someone that protects the bodyguard was her protection from overzealous fans

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Recent Examples of protections An eye will need to focus on ethics and lessons from history, as well as from social and political philosophy regarding protections for individuals, communities, domestic and supranational institutions and humanity at large. — Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026 The family said the diagnosis likely stems from his racing career — one in which drivers crushed bumpers and raced like gladiators without the safety protections found in the sport now. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026 Days later, Big Ten athletes followed with their own demands for COVID-19 testing protocols and stronger athlete health protections. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2026 The companies offered more customer assurances in July, alongside more service protections that would enable customers to obtain temporary access to alternative rail services in the event of performance declines. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 Before the City Council now is an ordinance that strikes that balance of addressing industry-specific realities while enhancing outdoor worker protections for a warming climate. — Maria Hadden, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 The Hall of Fame driver competed in the NASCAR Cup Series from 1972 to 2000, an era in which races involved more contact between cars and lacked today’s safety protections. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 An Exhibit 9 contract essentially offers Agbaji an invitation to training camp with injury protections for the Knicks. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 The piece of legislation at the core of this deep cut in MARTA’s history was the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931, which established wage scales and protections for workers involved in public projects. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Chip heavyweight Nvidia is rolling out a new software platform that allows AI developers to set safeguards for agents to prevent them from misbehaving.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
OpenAI CHief Executive Sam Altman has joined other industry leaders in calling for a slowdown, warning that companies do not yet have adequate safeguards to control the most capable systems.

— Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of safeguards

Noun

With plenty to build on considering the way running back Kenneth Walker III’s presence in the backfield is creating crucial dilemmas for opposing defenses that for too long have been able to just predicate everything on stopping Mahomes.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
The hastiness helps to explain why the administration’s defenses of the order varied so exotically.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of defenses

Noun

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
Chief among Zoe’s longtime protectors are her rancher husband, William Macon (Garret Dillahunt), Billy and Kerry.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of protectors

Noun

Its formula contains red algae extract, an antioxidant the brand says shields hair from pollution for up to 48 hours, and Olaplex’s signature bond-building technology, strengthening weak, overprocessed strands.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Cliches were wielded like shields Tuesday, protecting against the imminent threat of social clips construed as bulletin board material.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of shields

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After Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools notified students’ parents and guardians, the district gave students the option to stay at school or go home, wrote Markl Johnson, district spokesperson, in a statement.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
The administrations of both schools said in the statement that parents or guardians in attendance should report any concerning activity.

— Patrick Damp, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of guardians

Noun

However, those lawyers said custodians are not legally required to make charities open accounts to receive funds.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
The solution for most Americans retiring in Europe is to work with a cross-border financial advisor who has established relationships with custodians that support overseas Americans.

— Shane Clark, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

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