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
Plus, your purchase also supports the brand’s sustainable cotton sourcing initiative that promotes betting farming practices and protects the environment for extra peace of mind.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park protects the battlefields surrounding the city of Chattanooga, where one of the war’s last key battles was fought, over possession of the city, seen by Abraham Lincoln as the gateway to the deep South.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
SeatGeek protects every ticket and issues full refunds (or credits) on events that are cancelled without an alternative date.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
This flocking provides additional grip for bottom sheets and also protects the user from the uncomfortable vinyl beneath the surface.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) is a new and powerful cybersecurity tool that protects data itself, rather than the devices that hold it.
—Ethan Stone, IndyStar, 28 Oct. 2025
Potential impacts on the lymphatic system, which helps keep the body’s fluid levels balanced and protects against infection, are a particular concern around the eye as well.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
The justices found the organization’s policy violated the state’s Human Rights Act, which protects individuals from discrimination based on gender identity.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Like carrots, sweet potatoes are packed with beta-carotene, an antioxidant that protects the body from cellular damage.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park protects the battlefields surrounding the city of Chattanooga, where one of the war’s last key battles was fought, over possession of the city, seen by Abraham Lincoln as the gateway to the deep South.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
SeatGeek protects every ticket and issues full refunds (or credits) on events that are cancelled without an alternative date.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
This flocking provides additional grip for bottom sheets and also protects the user from the uncomfortable vinyl beneath the surface.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) is a new and powerful cybersecurity tool that protects data itself, rather than the devices that hold it.
—Ethan Stone, IndyStar, 28 Oct. 2025
Potential impacts on the lymphatic system, which helps keep the body’s fluid levels balanced and protects against infection, are a particular concern around the eye as well.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
The justices found the organization’s policy violated the state’s Human Rights Act, which protects individuals from discrimination based on gender identity.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Like carrots, sweet potatoes are packed with beta-carotene, an antioxidant that protects the body from cellular damage.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protects
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Robinson defends that scenes of a flashback involving a young Bruce hitting his dad with a baseball bat, or another of a now-adult Springsteen sitting on his father’s lap after a show, all happened exactly as Springsteen described.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Oct. 2025
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Dern defends takedowns at 25 percent, and her comfort level on the ground could be her downfall if Jandiroba gets on top of her every round.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Other advocates, including VALOR CEO Sandra Henriquez and Loyola University’s Aradhana Tiwari, said the law strengthens family and community safety, shields children from exploitation, and ensures continuity of care if parents are detained or deported.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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With help from melon antioxidants, peptides, and SPF, the hydrating product shields your skin from harmful rays while also minimizing fine lines.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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This is the path to a pragmatic solution — one that safeguards San Diego’s unique nature while directly addressing our most urgent challenges in housing, sustainability and equity.—
Harry Bubbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Providing the funding also safeguards the revenue and economic benefit that sustains rural communities around the park, state officials said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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According to a team press release, Utah has cut floor-stretching center Mo Bamba plus guards Pedro Bradshaw and Sean East II, just days prior to the start of Utah's season.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The edit suite looks like a dorm room, full of fanboy figurines like a life-size Funko Pop of Stranger Things’ protagonist Eleven (played by Millie Bobby Brown) that guards the front door in her blonde wig, clutching her favorite snack, Eggo waffles.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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