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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
Other consumer advocates agree that more protections are needed.
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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
More than half of CMOs said they were focused on strengthening data privacy and protections over the next two years, up from around four in 10 in the previous year’s survey.
—Tom Barkley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
That said, if privacy protections, a robust reading mode, and various Apple-specific features (such as Continuity and Handoff) are a priority, Safari is a perfectly competent alternative.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Both Rahn and Lawson noted that Cal Fire is working with California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health to develop regulations around respiratory protections.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Argentina and other countries under Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) also have protections that may be violated by tariffs, Comprés said.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
As part of additional protections for LGBTQIA+ students and staff, educators cannot be disciplined for using a student’s preferred name or pronouns, according to union spokesperson Megan Boldt Murphy.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Brett Korte, an attorney with Clean Wisconsin, said lawmakers over decades have created rules to protect Wisconsin water and the DNR must uphold those protections.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 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
Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
More than half of CMOs said they were focused on strengthening data privacy and protections over the next two years, up from around four in 10 in the previous year’s survey.
—Tom Barkley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
That said, if privacy protections, a robust reading mode, and various Apple-specific features (such as Continuity and Handoff) are a priority, Safari is a perfectly competent alternative.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Both Rahn and Lawson noted that Cal Fire is working with California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health to develop regulations around respiratory protections.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Argentina and other countries under Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) also have protections that may be violated by tariffs, Comprés said.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
As part of additional protections for LGBTQIA+ students and staff, educators cannot be disciplined for using a student’s preferred name or pronouns, according to union spokesperson Megan Boldt Murphy.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Brett Korte, an attorney with Clean Wisconsin, said lawmakers over decades have created rules to protect Wisconsin water and the DNR must uphold those protections.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protections
Noun
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Reserve audits, compliance and technical safeguards must keep pace with demand, especially in regions where adoption is fastest.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Platforms promise safeguards, but in practice, graphic clips often spread faster than moderation systems can react.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 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
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The bugs’ bold movements could be a way to advertise their own chemical defenses from eating toxic plants.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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Timchenko openly discussed how his company’s investments in battery storage, solar, and wind are not merely green-transition gestures but are key defenses in an ongoing energy war—and symbols of the nation’s undying spirit.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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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
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Getty Images Key Facts Apple’s product release primarily revolved around the new iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch models, improving on the devices’ pre-existing features and adding new ones like live translation and ceramic shields.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Across the states, GOP legislators are pushing liability shields for the makers of toxic agrochemicals.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 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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Two centuries ago, the Litunga (king) turned what had been his private hunting grounds over to his people as custodians.—
Mazuba Kapambwe,
AFAR Media,
10 Sep. 2025
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From ETFs pulling in tens of billions to companies adding bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to their balance sheets, demand for trusted custodians is set to accelerate.—
Marie Poteriaieva,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Protections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protections. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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