as in defends
to drive danger or attack away from
the mother bear was just trying to protect her cubs
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Recent Examples of protects
TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray protects hair from heat damage caused by curling irons, flat irons and blow dryers.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Ticket to Work protects beneficiaries during their transition.
—French Hill, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
Thankfully, Proposition 13 protects from the volatility.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The Supreme Court is right that the Constitution protects all of us regardless of race, and moving towards a colorblind society is a good thing.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The result is an early, additional layer to the multi-domain, layered shield that protects the homeland and critical infrastructure from evolving missile threats, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
More broadly, this same chain of logic turns the Voting Rights Act into a zombie law, a perversion of its intended purpose that now mostly protects white Americans from any attempts to break their disproportionate control of voting machinery.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Reapply your grout's sealant once or twice a year is another maintenance trick for keeping it cleaner since this protects the grout from moisture exposure.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Ticket to Work protects beneficiaries during their transition.
—French Hill, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
Thankfully, Proposition 13 protects from the volatility.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The Supreme Court is right that the Constitution protects all of us regardless of race, and moving towards a colorblind society is a good thing.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The result is an early, additional layer to the multi-domain, layered shield that protects the homeland and critical infrastructure from evolving missile threats, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
More broadly, this same chain of logic turns the Voting Rights Act into a zombie law, a perversion of its intended purpose that now mostly protects white Americans from any attempts to break their disproportionate control of voting machinery.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Reapply your grout's sealant once or twice a year is another maintenance trick for keeping it cleaner since this protects the grout from moisture exposure.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protects
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He-Man is typically shown to be the alter ego of Prince Adam of the planet Eternia, who defends the secrets of Castle Grayskull, as well as the rest of Eternia, from the forces of the antagonist Skeletor.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
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No side that defends this badly from front to back can hope for European qualification through the Premier League next season, and humiliation against Manchester City in the FA Cup final looks a far likelier outcome than a palate-cleansing triumph.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The curve of the land shields the coastline from a heavier swell from the Atlantic, so the water remains calm and clear for long stretches.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Packing a tent, space blanket, tarp or lightweight shelter that shields you from the elements can help if severe weather occurs or your plan takes a turn.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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America’s 26th president also inspired the region’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park, which safeguards his modest log cabin and a pristine slice of the northern mixed grass prairie and many of the species Roosevelt would have encountered, including bison, prairie dogs and wild horses.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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By validating data authenticity, DNSSEC safeguards against attacks such as DNS spoofing and guarantees that users connect to the correct IP address.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The property got its start as a villa and still guards that intimate, private feel while providing thoughtful hotel amenities like a gym, a yoga deck, and in-room spa services.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Washington might consider restoring the Fulbright Program, and work on better coordination between the US State Department, which issues visas, and Homeland Security, which guards entry points.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Protects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protects. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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