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as in protections
means or method of defending
with these safeguards in place, no one should be able to break into our computers
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as in precautions
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury
safeguards that were intended to assure our security, but not at the expense of our liberty
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as in protects
to drive danger or attack away from
sheepdogs safeguard the flock from attacks by wolves
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Recent Examples of safeguards
Mark Banchereau, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
The federal government plays by different rules than private collectors, though, and certain obligations can reach your benefits regardless of the safeguards that block everyone else.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 June 2026
These safeguards can prevent unauthorized logins to your account.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Patients showing symptoms are examined at the clinic before being referred to larger treatment centers, exposing doctors and nurses to potential infection with minimal safeguards.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
While nothing can undo what happened, there has been a determined focus on learning from these events and ensuring stronger standards and safeguards are in place throughout athletics.
—Luke Bosher, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Existing safeguards are also not keeping pace with the new technology.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The state cites research suggesting young users can become emotionally attached to AI chatbots and argues OpenAI has failed to implement meaningful age-verification measures, parental notification systems or safeguards despite widespread evidence that minors use the service.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
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
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
By validating data authenticity, DNSSEC safeguards against attacks such as DNS spoofing and guarantees that users connect to the correct IP address.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
Washington should not overlook a program that strengthens families, safeguards a vital trust fund and restores the dignity of work.
—French Hill, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
If these safeguards advance, why is the emphasis not on reforming underlying financing practices—including deferred interest and retroactive interest models—rather than further burdening providers who are attempting to offer patients a lawful payment pathway when traditional coverage fails them?
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Such an education feeds their curiosity, safeguards their intellectual humility, and develops their capacity for empathy.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The First Amendment safeguards the separation of church and state, and the freedom of families to choose how, when and if to provide their children with religious instruction.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
This smart optimization reduces expenses, expedites execution and safeguards regulatory alignment.
—Suhail Syed, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2026
This key milestone, overseen by the UK’s Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), the Environment Agency, and Natural Resources Wales, provides formal validation that there are no fundamental safety, security, or safeguards flaws in the SMR-300 design.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
Patients showing symptoms are examined at the clinic before being referred to larger treatment centers, exposing doctors and nurses to potential infection with minimal safeguards.
—Mark Banchereau, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
The federal government plays by different rules than private collectors, though, and certain obligations can reach your benefits regardless of the safeguards that block everyone else.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 June 2026
These safeguards can prevent unauthorized logins to your account.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Patients showing symptoms are examined at the clinic before being referred to larger treatment centers, exposing doctors and nurses to potential infection with minimal safeguards.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
While nothing can undo what happened, there has been a determined focus on learning from these events and ensuring stronger standards and safeguards are in place throughout athletics.
—Luke Bosher, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Existing safeguards are also not keeping pace with the new technology.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The state cites research suggesting young users can become emotionally attached to AI chatbots and argues OpenAI has failed to implement meaningful age-verification measures, parental notification systems or safeguards despite widespread evidence that minors use the service.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
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
Verb
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
By validating data authenticity, DNSSEC safeguards against attacks such as DNS spoofing and guarantees that users connect to the correct IP address.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
Washington should not overlook a program that strengthens families, safeguards a vital trust fund and restores the dignity of work.
—French Hill, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
If these safeguards advance, why is the emphasis not on reforming underlying financing practices—including deferred interest and retroactive interest models—rather than further burdening providers who are attempting to offer patients a lawful payment pathway when traditional coverage fails them?
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Such an education feeds their curiosity, safeguards their intellectual humility, and develops their capacity for empathy.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The First Amendment safeguards the separation of church and state, and the freedom of families to choose how, when and if to provide their children with religious instruction.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
This smart optimization reduces expenses, expedites execution and safeguards regulatory alignment.
—Suhail Syed, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2026
This key milestone, overseen by the UK’s Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), the Environment Agency, and Natural Resources Wales, provides formal validation that there are no fundamental safety, security, or safeguards flaws in the SMR-300 design.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguards
Noun
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Some of this aligns with what Mamdani is trying to do in the city, but the particulars are different — how does a federal approach to tenant protections even work?—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
2 June 2026
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The next governor must ensure that any lithium development includes real protections, real accountability, and real investment in environmental restoration.—
Daniela Flores,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Point out red flags to look for, like asking for pictures or money, and the precautions to take when situations turn dangerous.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Even now, however, the family must take extraordinary precautions to protect him from illness.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Structure protects relationships by establishing expectations before they are needed.—
Sharon Olson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Reaching out to a reputable debt relief professional while the account is still in collections, rather than in court, gives you more time to find a resolution that protects your income.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Perhaps alarmingly, the city’s air defenses appeared to be less active during the final wave of Russian strikes on Tuesday morning, with CNN producers hearing ongoing explosions, but not the sound of counter-systems firing.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Or that Texas Tech, in Lubbock, winds up with one of the best defenses in the country without NIL?—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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If Wembanyama defends Hart, this will be a major series for Towns, who will have either Castle, Vassell or Julian Champagnie guarding him.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The player who defends the goal and can use their hands inside the penalty area, also commonly called the keeper.—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Sherrill cited public safety concerns after officials reported protesters had set tires and chairs on fire, thrown makeshift projectiles and weaponized police shields.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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The move came after another night of standoffs between law enforcement and demonstrators at the facility, as protesters could be seen in photographs and videos fighting over barricades as police used riot shields to push them back.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Of course, that assumes Wembanyama guards Towns.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Fellow Warriors guards De’Anthony Melton (player option) and Seth Curry could also be on the market, as their team faces an uncertain future of building around Seth’s brother.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Mexican authorities have previously expressed fears they could be used as weapons by rowdy fans.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The company revealed that the fuze upgrades launch platforms into low-cost, effective counter-unmanned aerial system weapons to enhance reliable detonation at the optimal impact.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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“Safeguards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguards. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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