1
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
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 June 2026
In February, Anthropic contributed $20 million toward an effort to elect congressional candidates who favor strengthening AI safeguards.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
But a large chunk of the industry remains traditionally Democratic, in favor of some government safeguards.
—Matt Brown, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The company said the broad release was possible because of new safeguards that block responses in specific high-risk areas, including cybersecurity and biology.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Fox News Digital has reached out to GiveSendGo seeking clarification regarding the disposition of the fundraiser proceeds, whether any money remains available and what safeguards were used to ensure compliance with company policies.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Topline Web traffic for Claude is on a major upswing, apparently siphoning some traffic from competitor AI chatbots, as Anthropic prepares an initial public offering and releases a version of its powerful Mythos model to the public, albeit with safeguards.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Anthropic reacted quickly, updating its rules early Thursday to make such safeguards visible.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 11 June 2026
There are numerous safeguards, such as signature verification, that cast ballots go through before the vote is considered legitimate.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Today Congress took a shortcut in its bid to erase the Roadless Rule, a longstanding conservation policy that safeguards around 45 million acres of national forest land from development.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 10 June 2026
By saying what the law is and applying it to real-world cases, the Supreme Court safeguards the rule of law.
—Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Legal action by members against the union is a last resort, which safeguards the rights of rank-and-file members.
—Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 29 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
Noun
At the same time, not every asset intended for retirement receives the same safeguards.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 June 2026
In February, Anthropic contributed $20 million toward an effort to elect congressional candidates who favor strengthening AI safeguards.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
But a large chunk of the industry remains traditionally Democratic, in favor of some government safeguards.
—Matt Brown, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The company said the broad release was possible because of new safeguards that block responses in specific high-risk areas, including cybersecurity and biology.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Fox News Digital has reached out to GiveSendGo seeking clarification regarding the disposition of the fundraiser proceeds, whether any money remains available and what safeguards were used to ensure compliance with company policies.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Topline Web traffic for Claude is on a major upswing, apparently siphoning some traffic from competitor AI chatbots, as Anthropic prepares an initial public offering and releases a version of its powerful Mythos model to the public, albeit with safeguards.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Anthropic reacted quickly, updating its rules early Thursday to make such safeguards visible.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 11 June 2026
There are numerous safeguards, such as signature verification, that cast ballots go through before the vote is considered legitimate.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Verb
According to the State Controller's Office, the state safeguards unclaimed property on behalf of individuals, businesses, and public agencies.
—Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Today Congress took a shortcut in its bid to erase the Roadless Rule, a longstanding conservation policy that safeguards around 45 million acres of national forest land from development.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 10 June 2026
By saying what the law is and applying it to real-world cases, the Supreme Court safeguards the rule of law.
—Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Legal action by members against the union is a last resort, which safeguards the rights of rank-and-file members.
—Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 29 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguards
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However, up to several hundred permanent employees are expected to lose jobs starting July 1 as well as about 1,000 workers without job protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Johnson could provide a nice defensive partner with Flagg in the front court with Johnson’s rim protections and ability to switch on the perimeter.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
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The recent deaths of three hikers in Grand Canyon National Park has prompted the National Park Service to remind park-goers of safety precautions.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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While borax is a common household cleaner and laundry booster, this chemical compound should be used carefully and with precautions.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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That disincentivizes physical attacks (such as cold-boot attacks) and better protects user data.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
22 June 2026
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Curbing an infectious disease abroad protects health at home, reducing the risk of cross-border transmission and lowering the chance of new, costlier public health threats.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
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The barrage was part of a larger Ukrainian attack over a broad swath of Russia, with air defenses intercepting 555 drones, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense – including over the Sea of Azov.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said Russian air defenses destroyed nearly 200 Ukrainian drones on approach to the capital - but acknowledged several had managed to hit the city's main oil refinery for the second time this week.—
Charles Maynes,
NPR,
18 June 2026
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Milrem Robotics has introduced a new plan that could change how NATO defends its eastern border.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Continue reading … SELENE RODRIGUEZ & AMMON BLAIR — While Mexico defends ‘sovereignty,’ cartels import a flesh-eating parasite into Texas.—
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FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Five officers responded with weapons and shields, the State's Attorney's office said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Some protesters fired flares toward officers or tore up chunks of asphalt and chucked them toward police in shields and riot gear.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Trailing 104-97, Knicks guards Jose Alvarado and Brunson answered with back-to-back 3s, cutting the score to 104-103.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Morena Baccarin plays The Sorceress, a mysterious being who guards Greyskull Castle.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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As part of the agreement, countries without nuclear weapons agree to use nuclear material for peaceful purposes and countries that have nuclear weapons agree to a process of disarmament.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Beijing is widely seen to have pushed Tehran toward talks with Washington earlier this spring, even as Chinese companies – according to the US government – have supported Tehran’s weapons procurement.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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