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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
Public Investigator looks into the legal protections and qualifications for emotional support animals in Wisconsin.
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The plan was lauded by conservationists for striking a balance between habitat protections for pronghorn antelope, sage grouse, elk, and mule deer while still allowing significant fossil-fuel and renewable-energy developments.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
When the Biden administration granted deportation protections and work permits to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in 2021, Cecilia had already applied for asylum.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Unlike other laws, Austin said there are two layers of protections.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Children in particular, hundreds of thousands of whom have crossed the border in the last decade, are subject to special protections.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The administration has also proposed removing safety and anti-retaliation protections for migrant farmworkers in the H-2A visa program.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Many wealthy countries boast higher unionization rates, stricter protections against being fired, and – particularly in Europe – more robust welfare states.
—Jeffrey C. Dixon, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
The Meta spokesperson said that Teen Accounts give protections to limit who can contact teens on Instagram.
—Zach Vallese, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The plan was lauded by conservationists for striking a balance between habitat protections for pronghorn antelope, sage grouse, elk, and mule deer while still allowing significant fossil-fuel and renewable-energy developments.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
When the Biden administration granted deportation protections and work permits to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in 2021, Cecilia had already applied for asylum.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Unlike other laws, Austin said there are two layers of protections.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Children in particular, hundreds of thousands of whom have crossed the border in the last decade, are subject to special protections.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The administration has also proposed removing safety and anti-retaliation protections for migrant farmworkers in the H-2A visa program.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Many wealthy countries boast higher unionization rates, stricter protections against being fired, and – particularly in Europe – more robust welfare states.
—Jeffrey C. Dixon, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
The Meta spokesperson said that Teen Accounts give protections to limit who can contact teens on Instagram.
—Zach Vallese, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protections
Noun
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The concern is that whatever AI safeguards might have been put in place are insufficient and are allowing people to incur mental harm while using generative AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tesla has since reincorporated in Texas and is appealing the Delaware ruling, but the company said the new plan reflects shareholder feedback and stronger governance safeguards.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s defenders and critics sparred over whether the signature resembled his own.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
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Moore attempted to catch a pass from quarterback Caleb Wiliams over the middle of the field, when he was pulled down by defenders.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But in the second half, both defenses settled in and both offenses stalled.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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More than 600 missiles and drones, civilian infrastructure hit, air defenses saturated.—
Brett Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The nonprofit has served more than 1,000 Indigenous youths from 20 endangered rivers, with a goal to inspire them to become the next generation of water and river protectors.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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Last season, right guard Mike Onwenu and right tackle Morgan Moses graded out positively at Pro Football Focus, while Campbell and Wilson were in college, and Garrett Bradbury ranked among the NFL’s worst pass-protectors among all centers.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Dealers are to install protective shields for the airbags free of charge.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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At least two protesters were seen wielding riot shields to protect against the munitions being fired at them.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The rest rely on parents or guardians.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The entire nest changes, the child changes and the parents/guardians change.—
Tembi Locke,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Cloudflare, just like custodians of all web properties, has an affirmative duty to secure the service.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Shaping Tomorrow’s Cyber Defenses Agentic AI presents a compelling vision for the future of cybersecurity, one in which intelligent agents function as relentless, adaptive custodians, collaborating with human professionals.—
Perry Carpenter,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Protections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protections. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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