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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
Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Our elections must be safeguarded from foreign interference.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
The system successfully protected the data center from grid instability and also safeguarded the grid from the major load swings generated by the data center.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2026
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 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
Verb
Asylum seekers should be protected, families must remain together, and workers should be safeguarded from exploitation.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Our elections must be safeguarded from foreign interference.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
The system successfully protected the data center from grid instability and also safeguarded the grid from the major load swings generated by the data center.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2026
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguarded
Adjective
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California consumers are suing Cento Fine Foods, alleging the company falsely labels its products as containing San Marzano tomatoes, a premium Italian variety with protected status requiring specific consortium certification.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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An informed voter is a protected democracy.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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After leaving God’s house, the twins head to the office of the lawyer who defended the Man, as their father comes to be known, at the trial.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Waters defended the original strategy, saying that both Judge Clifton Newman and the Supreme Court accepted the logic of the state’s motive theory.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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During negotiations to establish a plan of reorganization, unsecured creditors negotiated with secured lenders and set up a litigation trust, funded with $20 million from the retailer.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Built in the late 1940s and renovated before Vonn’s tenure, the two-level structure clad in wood shingles washed in white paint is tucked away behind high hedges and secured gates on a quarter of an acre and offers three bedrooms and five bathrooms.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
Verb
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These are institutions which are obviously very tightly guarded and there's not a lot of freedom there for the individuals inside.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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For much of the game, small forward Rae Burrell guarded Clark, who netted 24 points with nine assists.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 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 18 May. 2026.
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