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
Coalition, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Concerns grow over Grok's safety and government use The incident raises serious concerns about online privacy, platform security and the safeguards designed to protect minors.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Critical safeguards — meant to protect taxpayers and keep public officials in the sunshine and on the straight and narrow — have been significantly weakened by the Legislature.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
California’s unemployment system was riddled with pandemic-era fraud, with billions lost due to outdated systems and weak safeguards—costs the state ultimately shifted onto employers and workers.
—Vince Fong, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
With principled policy and practical safeguards, trade can be a lever for dignity, not a license to exploit.
—Tharo Khun, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Until her proceedings are formally corrected and safeguards are enforced, Dulce's freedom remains conditional, and the risk that this could happen again to her or to others remains very real.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
But the lawsuits argue these safeguards failed.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
At the time, many companies were launching AI tools like chatbots and internal agents at a remarkable pace, but security safeguards struggled to keep up, which would allow malicious actors to spot weaknesses with methods that cybersecurity tools were never built to detect.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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
This is the path to a pragmatic solution — one that safeguards San Diego’s unique nature while directly addressing our most urgent challenges in housing, sustainability and equity.
—Harry Bubbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 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
The outage this week reflects the inevitability of holes in the cybersecurity patchwork that safeguards people’s digital lives, Liao said, but the priority should be how best to protect the internet.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2025
The complaint includes causes of action based on the Ohio Constitution, and specifically safeguards for freedom of speech, equal protection and due course of law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
Implementing a robust and efficient system, with strong safeguards and transparent processes, honors both the Constitution and our own common sense.
—Coalition, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Concerns grow over Grok's safety and government use The incident raises serious concerns about online privacy, platform security and the safeguards designed to protect minors.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Critical safeguards — meant to protect taxpayers and keep public officials in the sunshine and on the straight and narrow — have been significantly weakened by the Legislature.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
California’s unemployment system was riddled with pandemic-era fraud, with billions lost due to outdated systems and weak safeguards—costs the state ultimately shifted onto employers and workers.
—Vince Fong, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
With principled policy and practical safeguards, trade can be a lever for dignity, not a license to exploit.
—Tharo Khun, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Until her proceedings are formally corrected and safeguards are enforced, Dulce's freedom remains conditional, and the risk that this could happen again to her or to others remains very real.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
But the lawsuits argue these safeguards failed.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
At the time, many companies were launching AI tools like chatbots and internal agents at a remarkable pace, but security safeguards struggled to keep up, which would allow malicious actors to spot weaknesses with methods that cybersecurity tools were never built to detect.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
This is the path to a pragmatic solution — one that safeguards San Diego’s unique nature while directly addressing our most urgent challenges in housing, sustainability and equity.
—Harry Bubbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 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
The outage this week reflects the inevitability of holes in the cybersecurity patchwork that safeguards people’s digital lives, Liao said, but the priority should be how best to protect the internet.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2025
The complaint includes causes of action based on the Ohio Constitution, and specifically safeguards for freedom of speech, equal protection and due course of law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguards
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This can mean cutting unnecessary expenses, shoring up insurance protections and, perhaps most importantly, reviewing ways to make extra money.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The erosion of responsible gaming protections has been a direct real-world consequence of DraftKings, Fanatics and FanDuel needing to call prediction markets—an exchange format for betting—a financial asset in order to offer them to the public.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Both agree more safety precautions need to be in place after what happened to Kearns.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined in a federal whistleblower investigation that Balkan Express LLC violated the Surface Transportation Assistance Act, which protects commercial motor vehicle safety complaints, according to the release.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Regular sweeping protects floors by removing gritty debris that can scratch and damage finishes.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The militarization of space, expanded anti-missile defenses and the potential risks of AI could create additional instability.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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Long a dual-threat, Hurts' 421 yards rushing were his lowest total since his 2020 rookie season and opposing defenses seemed to have solved the tush push.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Reyes defends pay, confirms residency During the meeting, CBS News Miami asked about the nearly half-million-dollar salary attached to the position.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Because the anti-Trump side defends the rule of law, it can be drawn into legalistic objections that sound pettifogging and irrelevant.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Putting the murder shortlist in one person’s hands, rather than letting the shields do the work of specifying who can be killed off, is a major change that gives the Secret Traitor a ton of power without a ton of explanation for their thinking.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2026
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Inspectors observed dead roaches in the light shields.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Starting guards Boogie Fland and Xaivian Lee ended the first half 0-of-7 shooting and Florida leading just 41-40, with 26 points by Haugh and Condon on 11-of-14 shooting.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Greenland also guards part of the GIUK Gap, named for the initials of Greenland, Iceland and the United Kingdom, where NATO monitors Russian naval movements in the North Atlantic.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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When Israel launched the surprise war against Iran last summer, the depth of its infiltration became evident when it was revealed that Israeli intelligence agents smuggled weapons into the country and used them to strike high-value targets from within Iranian territory.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ole Miss has enough dangerous weapons in quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, running back Kewan Lacy and wide receivers Harrison Wallace III, De’Zhaun Stribling and Deuce Alexander to make a tired defense pay.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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