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Recent Examples of safeguarding
Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
What kind of safeguarding was needed to protect the cast, especially her, from some of the heavier themes, such as drugs and death?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Our Safer Sport department has embedded safeguarding and player care at the heart of the academy experience.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Executives and boards need to realize that choices made about the gathering, storing, and safeguarding of data have a direct impact on the risk and reputation of the company.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
If members had not agreed on the new safeguarding changes, a vote on Israel’s participation could have been held, the EBU said.
—Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
This increase in digitalization makes the safeguarding of health and patient data urgent and is a basic requirement for the functioning of the digital health system.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Feb. 2023
ABC News, 3 June 2026
Leikauf said his top priorities include safeguarding public funds, increasing efficiency and providing accountability.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
One of the best parts of identity theft protection is its all-in-one approach to safeguarding your personal and financial life.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Their efforts offer a true pathway to sustainable recovery while safeguarding potential future victims.
—John Koufos, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
In return for the pricing concessions, Glencore immediately withdrew layoff notices, safeguarding more than 1,500 positions and thousands of other indirect jobs across the platinum belt.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Getty Images Just last week, on May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV released Magnifica Humanitas, a major encyclical on safeguarding human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The measure, which passed as House Bill 1263, focuses on safeguarding chatbots’ interactions with children and teenagers.
—Jon Murray, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The sweeping manifesto is about safeguarding humanity in an era of increasing reliance on artificial intelligence.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Noun
Newsom signed the election safeguarding bill in his office, flanked by Cervantes, Umberg and Assembly sponsor Gail Pellerin, D-Santa Cruz, who was a Santa Cruz County elections clerk for nearly 30 years.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
What kind of safeguarding was needed to protect the cast, especially her, from some of the heavier themes, such as drugs and death?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Our Safer Sport department has embedded safeguarding and player care at the heart of the academy experience.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Executives and boards need to realize that choices made about the gathering, storing, and safeguarding of data have a direct impact on the risk and reputation of the company.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
If members had not agreed on the new safeguarding changes, a vote on Israel’s participation could have been held, the EBU said.
—Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
This increase in digitalization makes the safeguarding of health and patient data urgent and is a basic requirement for the functioning of the digital health system.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Feb. 2023
Verb
Hong Kong authorities said the law clearly stipulates that human rights shall be respected and protected in safeguarding national security.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Leikauf said his top priorities include safeguarding public funds, increasing efficiency and providing accountability.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
One of the best parts of identity theft protection is its all-in-one approach to safeguarding your personal and financial life.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Their efforts offer a true pathway to sustainable recovery while safeguarding potential future victims.
—John Koufos, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
In return for the pricing concessions, Glencore immediately withdrew layoff notices, safeguarding more than 1,500 positions and thousands of other indirect jobs across the platinum belt.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Getty Images Just last week, on May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV released Magnifica Humanitas, a major encyclical on safeguarding human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The measure, which passed as House Bill 1263, focuses on safeguarding chatbots’ interactions with children and teenagers.
—Jon Murray, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The sweeping manifesto is about safeguarding humanity in an era of increasing reliance on artificial intelligence.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguarding
Noun
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Carpenter requested that her sister, Sarah, and her sister’s boyfriend, guitarist George Smith, be added to the protection order as well since the couple reside in her Los Angeles home.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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That’s why the original voices of legacy filmmakers are worth protecting, even when some of that group’s AI advocates seem hell-bent on acting against the industry’s long-term best interests.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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This melanin is not foolproof in protecting your skin, though.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The bear’s maker, FoloToy, initially stopped Kumma sales after the study was published to conduct a safety audit and to strengthen child-safety safeguards, the company said in a statement at the time.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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As part of its ongoing bargaining process to secure a new contract, the faculty association has been pushing for safeguards for those who use and those who refuse to use AI, professional development resources and protections for faculty intellectual property.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The Spurs knocked off the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals en route to their first finals appearance since winning the title in 2014.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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In the first trailer for Adam Wingard’s Onslaught, Adria Arjona plays a young mother and veteran defending her adorable child and trailer park community from an army of what appear to be glowing-eyed super-soldiers built like pro wrestlers.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Mejia noted that private security is being coordinated by sororities for their facilities and that UCLA intends to continue working with the community to support safety along Hilgard Avenue and across campus.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The following year, in one of the most notorious incidents of the war, Naxals killed 76 members of the security forces in an ambush in Chhattisgarh.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Robinson might not draw the primary defensive assignment guarding Spurs star big man Victor Wembanyama, a job that could fall to the Knicks' fleet of wings, but Robinson's offensive rebounding will be critical in not allowing second-chance opportunities.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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This nickel corner competition will be interesting with Thornton; the soon-to-be second-year player made a play last week guarding wide receiver Chris Brazzell on a deep pass.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Noun
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But while defense contractors dropped Anthropic to comply with the DOD's order, the company's growth in the private sector only accelerated, as more businesses adopted its models and AI coding tools.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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The marketplace approach differs from traditional defense procurement programs.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Safeguarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguarding. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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