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 The Overton window for acceptable AI use in Hollywood continues to widen as Hollywood actors, television hosts, and influencers embrace cloning with protections and compensation. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 Projects would also face limits on air pollution and requirements related to clean backup power, green building standards and worker protections. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Young athletes can compete alongside professionals while receiving protections designed for minors. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Part of the payout is contingent on whether YouTube and TikTok impose similar protections for children. — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Weise’s article notes some of the problems that Gates may face in becoming the ambassador of human protections. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Still, some are trying — including Haitians whose deportation protections in the US have been revoked. — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 Mensah also can alter protections — all skills that should benefit his eventual transition to the NFL. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 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

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Noun

But some of the safeguards meant to preserve that legacy have driven his children apart, according to trusts and estates attorneys.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Meta said the new safeguards will only apply in the United States, with most in place for 10 years.

— Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of safeguards

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The sixth-year forward is an athletic rebounder and has learned to fill the gaps created by defenses focusing on Wilson in the frontcourt.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
From 2022-24, Lewis was the mastermind of Alabama State’s defenses that once rivaled the Rattlers atop the FCS and SWAC.

— John Devine, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of defenses

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Minimal Phone will also throw in $100 worth of accessories, including a case, screen protectors, and a 27W fast charger.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
Layered on top is rhetoric, from the highest levels of government, that casts career scientists as adversaries rather than protectors.

— Daniel Jernigan, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of protectors

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Protective, almost — which makes sense, as its stunning chandeliers are designed to look like the shields and spears of African Masai warriors.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
To protect them from interference from magnetic or electric fields, scientists have to dedicate large vacuum chambers and shields that can take up big lab spaces.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of shields

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Uber is rolling out a live video feature that allows parents and guardians to view their teen’s ride in real time.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Beyond financial concessions, Meta must also make changes to its apps including adding daily usage limits and nighttime blocks for teenagers, and introducing new tools for parents and guardians.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of guardians

Noun

Every year Jim Evans faces the challenge of keeping health care costs reasonable for the more than 400 teachers, custodians and bus drivers at Concord Community Schools.

— Alex Olgin, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
Zuckerberg is referencing OpenAI and Anthropic, which operate on the premise that hyper-smart AI is both inevitable and apocalyptic—and therefore safe only in the hands of the wisest custodians (themselves).

— Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2026

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