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
The law protects platforms like Facebook or YouTube from legal claims over user content that appears on their platforms, treating the companies as neutral hosts—similar to telephone companies—rather than publishers.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Water Wisely Watering plants thoroughly before frost hits also helps plants survive cold weather better and protects leaves and stems from some frost damage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
This protects them from moisture while boosting efficiency and durability.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
This model protects against allergens like pollen and pet dander, smoke, dust, and does it all from a place of covert, inoffensive design.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s a lot of stories that will open our audience’s eyes to the fact that Australia is this huge island with this Navy that protects it.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 8 Oct. 2025
Its 360 Premium protects against ransomware, malware, and phishing scams across many devices, including Windows, iOS, macOS, and Android.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
The DTaP/Tdap vaccine, which protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, is a must for children in the state.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Toby, a towering tan tapeworm sculpture, greets employees at the front door to promote Elanco's Credelio Quattro medicine, which protects dogs against fleas, ticks and tapeworms.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Water Wisely Watering plants thoroughly before frost hits also helps plants survive cold weather better and protects leaves and stems from some frost damage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
This protects them from moisture while boosting efficiency and durability.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
This model protects against allergens like pollen and pet dander, smoke, dust, and does it all from a place of covert, inoffensive design.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s a lot of stories that will open our audience’s eyes to the fact that Australia is this huge island with this Navy that protects it.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 8 Oct. 2025
Its 360 Premium protects against ransomware, malware, and phishing scams across many devices, including Windows, iOS, macOS, and Android.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
The DTaP/Tdap vaccine, which protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, is a must for children in the state.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Toby, a towering tan tapeworm sculpture, greets employees at the front door to promote Elanco's Credelio Quattro medicine, which protects dogs against fleas, ticks and tapeworms.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protects
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On paper, this is a deep, talented defense that skates well, defends hard, and can move the puck.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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According to data from the Casa del Encuentro, a civil organization that defends women’s rights, 164 women were killed in Argentina in the first eight months of 2025.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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This pledge erases dissenting Israeli voices, legitimizes falsehoods, and shields Hamas from blame.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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Instead of protecting a brain, the system shields the drone’s electronic components, motor, and propeller.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
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Instead, a young woman reclaims her voice, channeling creativity and conviction into a fight for legislation that safeguards survivors and reshapes how justice is pursued.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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The preserve now safeguards the meadow below the iconic Stewart Falls as well as popular hiking and cross-country ski trails around it.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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That second tier of the East, the one the Pistons are hoping to join, is ripe for the Magic, a tough-minded, young team that already guards like one of the NBA’s elite.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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This coating guards the grapes against bacteria and fungi.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Protects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protects. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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