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to drive danger or attack away from
sheepdogs safeguard the flock from attacks by wolves
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Recent Examples of safeguarded
Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
Protect Civilian Infrastructure All sides should cease strikes on civilian targets and critical infrastructure, including energy facilities, desalination plants and safeguarded nuclear sites, in line with international humanitarian law.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The Panthers have safeguarded the depth at the position by bringing back Franks, a special teams ace, and Mitchell.
—Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
That framework should also ensure that children are protected, censorship is prevented, copyrights are respected, and communities are safeguarded.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The delay allowed the announcement to coincide with a day of particular religious importance in the Shiite calendar, but also to make sure he is safeguarded from attacks the United States and Israel are bound to conduct against him.
—Kay Armin Serjoie, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
The sector has long been considered to be safeguarded from the factors that have led to a growing period of contracting employment in most other industries, such as tariffs, AI, and other economic uncertainties.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
But Magen David Adom’s dispatch unit in Ramla, about 12 miles southeast of Tel Aviv, is more than 100 feet underground, safeguarded by thick walls and a sophisticated respirator system capable of providing clean air in case of conventional and nonconventional attacks.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Surely, most Iranians want the country’s environment to be safeguarded.
—Stephanie Bai, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
John Deere signed a memorandum of understanding in 2023 that partially addressed those concerns, providing third parties with the technology to diagnose and repair, as long as its intellectual property was safeguarded.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
Protect Civilian Infrastructure All sides should cease strikes on civilian targets and critical infrastructure, including energy facilities, desalination plants and safeguarded nuclear sites, in line with international humanitarian law.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The Panthers have safeguarded the depth at the position by bringing back Franks, a special teams ace, and Mitchell.
—Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
That framework should also ensure that children are protected, censorship is prevented, copyrights are respected, and communities are safeguarded.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The delay allowed the announcement to coincide with a day of particular religious importance in the Shiite calendar, but also to make sure he is safeguarded from attacks the United States and Israel are bound to conduct against him.
—Kay Armin Serjoie, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
The sector has long been considered to be safeguarded from the factors that have led to a growing period of contracting employment in most other industries, such as tariffs, AI, and other economic uncertainties.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
But Magen David Adom’s dispatch unit in Ramla, about 12 miles southeast of Tel Aviv, is more than 100 feet underground, safeguarded by thick walls and a sophisticated respirator system capable of providing clean air in case of conventional and nonconventional attacks.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Surely, most Iranians want the country’s environment to be safeguarded.
—Stephanie Bai, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguarded
Adjective
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The extra height makes the space feel more protected and cozy.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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If your income comes primarily from protected sources like Social Security or disability benefits, a court judgment may pose little immediate threat.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Putin has defended the restrictions as necessary for public safety.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Trump has defended the gift as a way to save tax dollars.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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According to the evaluation, 83% of participants receiving housing subsidies remained housed after one year, exceeding the program’s retention goal, while 56% of 460 participants studied obtained subsidies and secured housing.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The site design also features restroom facilities, laundry machines, internet access and a secured perimeter with around-the-clock onsite security.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The approach could feel guarded, reducing intense emotions to abstractions, but in Llobet’s cutting delivery, even the haziest imagery feels personal and real.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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About midway through the third quarter of Game 4, James once again was guarded by an attackable defender, this time Şengün.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The ship itself is packed with detail from turrets through to tiny shielded hangars.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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Purchasing a shielded Ethernet cable means the wires are protected from electromagnetic interference, so the cables operate more efficiently.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Safeguarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguarded. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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