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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2
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
Matthew Daly The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
While safeguards exist, students should familiarize themselves with their district’s policy regarding school absences and suspensions, Achar said.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
During Zuckerberg’s time on the stand during the trial on Wednesday, he was grilled by lawyers on a variety of topics, including how Meta safeguards against underage users from accessing its platforms and its goal regarding teenagers’ use of the social media platforms.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
As a platform built with a young audience in mind, Roblox has a history of pioneering industry-leading safeguards designed to monitor for harmful content and proactively block the exchange of images and personal information in chat.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Williams thinks there should be safeguards in place, including a threshold.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The 2009 finding supported common sense safeguards to cut climate pollution, including from cars and trucks, the lawsuit says.
—Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
It should be renewed only with strong safeguards and oversight, which House leaders propose.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Instead of using those safeguards, the administration has layered additional education spending on top of the Blueprint, increasing long-term obligations while ignoring current fiscal constraints.
—J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
Beadlock 18-inch wheels sit in beefy 40-inch tires at every corner, and favorable approach, departure, and breakover angles—obviously a must on the dunes—are complemented by a low-drag shell that also safeguards stability.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 28 Jan. 2026
Quality education empowers children and young people, safeguards their health and well-being, and breaks cycles of poverty.
—Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Earlier this month, the justices heard arguments in a case that could overturn or severely narrow the 1935 precedent that safeguards agency independence.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 29 Dec. 2025
Each of these scenic properties safeguards the environment, prioritizes sustainable practices, and provides guests with luxury accommodations.
—Kristin Songy Diehl, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
Biotech safeguards our national security by bolstering agriculture and energy production and protecting us from pandemics and bioterrorism.
—Sen. Todd Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Building a Cloud Security Strategy Building a cloud security framework that not only safeguards data but also enables an IT team to keep an eye out for potential threats is necessary to meet today's requirements.
—Jason Phillips, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Providing the funding also safeguards the revenue and economic benefit that sustains rural communities around the park, state officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
The 2009 finding supported common sense safeguards to cut climate pollution, including from cars and trucks, the lawsuit says.
—Matthew Daly The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
While safeguards exist, students should familiarize themselves with their district’s policy regarding school absences and suspensions, Achar said.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
During Zuckerberg’s time on the stand during the trial on Wednesday, he was grilled by lawyers on a variety of topics, including how Meta safeguards against underage users from accessing its platforms and its goal regarding teenagers’ use of the social media platforms.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
As a platform built with a young audience in mind, Roblox has a history of pioneering industry-leading safeguards designed to monitor for harmful content and proactively block the exchange of images and personal information in chat.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Williams thinks there should be safeguards in place, including a threshold.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The 2009 finding supported common sense safeguards to cut climate pollution, including from cars and trucks, the lawsuit says.
—Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
It should be renewed only with strong safeguards and oversight, which House leaders propose.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Instead of using those safeguards, the administration has layered additional education spending on top of the Blueprint, increasing long-term obligations while ignoring current fiscal constraints.
—J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Physical activity safeguards your heart, helps stave off metabolic disease, and improves your strength and stamina.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
Beadlock 18-inch wheels sit in beefy 40-inch tires at every corner, and favorable approach, departure, and breakover angles—obviously a must on the dunes—are complemented by a low-drag shell that also safeguards stability.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 28 Jan. 2026
Quality education empowers children and young people, safeguards their health and well-being, and breaks cycles of poverty.
—Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Earlier this month, the justices heard arguments in a case that could overturn or severely narrow the 1935 precedent that safeguards agency independence.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 29 Dec. 2025
Each of these scenic properties safeguards the environment, prioritizes sustainable practices, and provides guests with luxury accommodations.
—Kristin Songy Diehl, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
Biotech safeguards our national security by bolstering agriculture and energy production and protecting us from pandemics and bioterrorism.
—Sen. Todd Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Building a Cloud Security Strategy Building a cloud security framework that not only safeguards data but also enables an IT team to keep an eye out for potential threats is necessary to meet today's requirements.
—Jason Phillips, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Providing the funding also safeguards the revenue and economic benefit that sustains rural communities around the park, state officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguards
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During the course of 19 negotiating sessions since September, the Guild has offered the staff union comprehensive proposals with numerous union protections and improvements to compensation and working conditions.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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The White House said at the time that the protections applied to all faith traditions.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Together with Michael Imperioli, who played the erratic Christopher Moltisanti to his gentle, reliable Bobby Bacala, Schirripa opened up about the famously secretive set — and the extra precautions against that maybe should have been taken in hindsight.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Of course, winter driving comes with its own set of precautions.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That further protects mule deer as well as possibly protecting people.—
Ted Williams,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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Discrimination is outlawed under South Africa's constitution, which also protects property rights and due process.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Criminal defenses that meet the legal threshold to argue an alternative perpetrator was responsible are extremely uncommon in the state, legal experts told the Statesman.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine’s frontline defenses have held up – but only just.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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While some critics have dismissed de Jesus' work as simplistic, Evaristo defends her unconventional style.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Somehow, the right to protest became an expression of an ideology that defends criminality.—
Roger Van Zanen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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None of these are permanent shields.—
Matt Shumer,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Come next spring, shields and masks will no longer be confined to weekend getaways in the great outdoors.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The other two are occupied by undrafted rookie guards Curtis Jones and Tamar Bates.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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Rookie guards Max Shulga and John Tonje, the latter acquired from Utah in the Boucher trade, are Boston’s other two-way players.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Regarding Anthropic’s other red line, autonomous weapons, the definition is narrow enough to be manageable—systems that select and engage targets without human supervision.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
21 Feb. 2026
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The exercise was carried out by the 62nd Airlift Wing, the only US Air Force unit certified to routinely transport US nuclear weapons to ensure both safety and security.—
David Szondy
February 21,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Safeguards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguards. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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