1
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
In a 6-3 ruling split along ideological lines, the Supreme Court determined that federal caps on coordinated spending between candidates and political parties violate constitutional free speech protections.
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David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
Hawaii The state allows participation based on gender identity, with protections rooted in broader state anti-discrimination laws.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The Supreme Court has released a slew of opinions to mark the end of its current term, and one of them could prove to be a landmark case for personal protections.
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Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
2 July 2026
Avoid replacing federal loans with private ones, which offer fewer protections.
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Scott White,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
But protections for medical credit card holders are still lacking in Florida and other states, Kelmar said.
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Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Driving health inequity ERISA’s constraints on patient protections have far-reaching effects.
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Miranda Yaver,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
For years, product adoption raced ahead while Congress debated causation and passed no meaningful national protections for children.
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Ryan McBain,
STAT,
2 July 2026
However, up to several hundred permanent employees are expected to lose jobs starting July 1 as well as about 1,000 workers without job protections.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
Hawaii The state allows participation based on gender identity, with protections rooted in broader state anti-discrimination laws.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The Supreme Court has released a slew of opinions to mark the end of its current term, and one of them could prove to be a landmark case for personal protections.
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Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
2 July 2026
Avoid replacing federal loans with private ones, which offer fewer protections.
—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
But protections for medical credit card holders are still lacking in Florida and other states, Kelmar said.
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Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Driving health inequity ERISA’s constraints on patient protections have far-reaching effects.
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Miranda Yaver,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
For years, product adoption raced ahead while Congress debated causation and passed no meaningful national protections for children.
—
Ryan McBain,
STAT,
2 July 2026
However, up to several hundred permanent employees are expected to lose jobs starting July 1 as well as about 1,000 workers without job protections.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protections
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Leaders should be careful about sharing sensitive company information, employee details, legal matters or confidential strategy without the right safeguards.
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And strong support policies, such as an extended return window and money-back guarantees, now act as safeguards that can help customers feel more confident about their purchase.
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Galarza sent a cross to Enciso, who was unmarked by Germany's defenders and easily headed it past goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
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The ringleader is Virgil van Dijk, one of the best defenders of his generation with Liverpool, who has captained the Oranje for a national record 72 appearances and represented the Dutch national team for a decade.
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Fast, generalized defenses reduce exposure early, while slower, specialized mechanisms deliver precision when the threat is novel, persistent or evasive.
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The incursions showed drone defenses in Europe need to rapidly be improved, the IISS said.
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Defense The primary reason the Lakers likely chose Kessler over offering a max deal to Detroit Pistons restricted free agent Jalen Duren is that Kessler is one of the NBA’s best rim protectors.
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Krypto is one of the protectors of the universe, like Sagittarius, which is why the Superdog is one of the most interesting stars of the movie.
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Reflective, multilayer shields will block the most heat, and ones with a thicker foam core will work much better than thin ones.
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Security-camera footage filmed Harris and Perez getting out of their cars armed with their Glock service pistols and ballistic shields, the report states.
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This winning series captures a row of poplar trees planted along the banks of the River Po in Italy, which are natural guardians against flooding, now standing immersed in perfectly still water beneath soft, diffused light.
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After July 4, parents, guardians, grandparents and others can also contribute up to $5,000 a year.
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Williams has never lacked interpreters, custodians, handlers, or rescuers with pruning shears.
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Some custodians give checkbooks to IRA owners.
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“Protections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protections. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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