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 Blasting local officials for failing to protect synagogues and classrooms, Terrell is marching federal prosecutors and the FBI into cities like New York and Detroit to confront rising hate crimes and enforce civil rights protections. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 The players want optionality, as well as sufficient insurance, travel arrangements, tickets for family and other protections. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Part of Raman’s appeal to younger voters is likely her advocacy for affordable housing and renter protections. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 The tight margins, after campaigning by both sides, show the measure is a tricky one for Californians who value environmental protections but are frustrated by the state’s high housing and utility costs, Baldassare said. — Andrew Graham october 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Because they are not regulated as insurance companies, healthcare sharing ministries are not subject to consumer protections or other state or federal requirements. — Helen Levy, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026 Forest Hills Gardens Corporation says the agreement puts in place clear, lasting protections for those living closest to the stadium and for the neighborhood as a whole. — Elle McLogan, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Henson also didn’t vote on a bill in 2024, also while still in the House, to expand protections to providers of gender-affirming care. — William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026 The credibility of a company’s European commitments depends on the operating arrangement and protections behind them. — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

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Noun

But these safeguards represent a substantial, continuing investment in protecting guests.

— Dennis Speigel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
That led to working with the supervisors and the county chief executive, who, Hsieh said, wanted to ensure there were certain safeguards.

— Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of safeguards

Noun

Some fans are staunch defenders of the polarizing pork sandwich, which consists of a boneless pork patty smothered in tangy barbecue sauce, topped with onions and pickles and served on a toasted roll.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Brooks and Jacob Rodriguez played all 59 snaps; Rodriguez had a season-low four tackles and PFF rated him fourth-worst among Miami’s 19 defenders.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of defenders

Noun

Russia's Defense Ministry said air defenses downed 1,214 Ukrainian drones overnight in one of the largest drone attacks launched by Kyiv.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
Unlike the gangs Bukele confronted in El Salvador, Haiti’s criminal groups have developed extensive defenses, access to increasingly sophisticated weapons and have shown the ability to quickly replenish their ranks.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of defenses

Noun

The 6-foot-7 junior center quickly established herself as one of the nation’s best rim protectors after transferring in from Kentucky last season.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Mixing puppetry, live theater and Indigenous percussion, the production turns familiar bogeymen into protectors while asking audiences to reconsider who — and what — poses the real danger.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of protectors

Noun

Dozens of armored cops were still standing guard, shields raised, after a night when 500 people were taken into custody in the French capital alone.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Swarms of police officers descended from helicopters and beat them with billy clubs and metal shields.

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of shields

Noun

The Federal Trade Commission says parents and legal guardians can request a free credit freeze for children under 16.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
How can parents and guardians prepare their children — and themselves — in the days leading up to the time change?

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

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