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
Car insurance protects you and other drivers from accidents, and it’s legally required for all drivers.
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Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Those laws sought to alter the reporting structure for the secretary or the directors in violation of Amendment 33 of the Arkansas Constitution, which protects the vested powers of constitutional boards, like the Board of Corrections, from usurpation by the governor, the General Assembly or both.
—Arkansas Online, 18 May 2026
Six Senses Kanuhura also protects over 250 acres of seagrass and was among the first resorts in the Maldives to sign the #SeagrassIndustryLeaders pledge in July 2025, a commitment to safeguard at least 80% of their seagrass habitat.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Spurious claims against those institutions, and against the judiciary that protects them, have curdled into polarizing hatreds.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Compare options, check the fine print, and make one small adjustment that protects your peace.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
Future quantum computers may be capable of breaking the second-generation cryptography that protects cryptocurrency and other systems with far fewer qubits than previously realized, according to a March report.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Similar to seasoning a cast-iron skillet, this last step protects the grates and prepares them for cooking with a naturally non-stick finish.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
The group also hopes this pending purchase protects the house from demolition, something the property owner is pushing for even though a previous request to demolish was denied last year.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Those laws sought to alter the reporting structure for the secretary or the directors in violation of Amendment 33 of the Arkansas Constitution, which protects the vested powers of constitutional boards, like the Board of Corrections, from usurpation by the governor, the General Assembly or both.
—Arkansas Online, 18 May 2026
Six Senses Kanuhura also protects over 250 acres of seagrass and was among the first resorts in the Maldives to sign the #SeagrassIndustryLeaders pledge in July 2025, a commitment to safeguard at least 80% of their seagrass habitat.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Spurious claims against those institutions, and against the judiciary that protects them, have curdled into polarizing hatreds.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Compare options, check the fine print, and make one small adjustment that protects your peace.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
Future quantum computers may be capable of breaking the second-generation cryptography that protects cryptocurrency and other systems with far fewer qubits than previously realized, according to a March report.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Similar to seasoning a cast-iron skillet, this last step protects the grates and prepares them for cooking with a naturally non-stick finish.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
The group also hopes this pending purchase protects the house from demolition, something the property owner is pushing for even though a previous request to demolish was denied last year.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protects
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The city attorney reviews and approves contracts and ordinances for legal compliance, defends the city against lawsuits, and brings civil lawsuits on behalf of the city.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
20 May 2026
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But the Lakers would have been in a tough spot without Smart this season, a player who still defends multiple positions at a high level and has a knack for making critical plays on both ends.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 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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Barnes shares touches with fellow All-Star Brandon Ingram and guards RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, but Barnes is a superpowered connector.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The Cavaliers need All-Star guards James Harden and Donovan Mitchell to be on the floor, but both are terrible defenders.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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“Protects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protects. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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