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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Lawsuit alleges OpenAI weakened suicide safeguards to boost ChatGPT use.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Garcia joined forces with other parents who have been affected by AI companions to call upon tech companies to implement stronger safeguards to protect minors.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Only 42% of democracies affected by autocratization – a transformation in governance that erodes democratic safeguards – since 1994 have rebounded after a democratic breakdown, according to Swedish research institute V-Dem.
—Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2025
Instead of waiting on Washington, Texas will now handle certain federal responsibilities, a model officials say can speed up infrastructure work while preserving key environmental safeguards.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
Utah and Texas have also signed laws implementing AI safeguards for minors.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Without it, there are no safeguards against discrimination and no funding for our most vulnerable students (disabled and those living in poverty).
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
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
Essentially the drug safeguards healthy beta cells by blocking overstimulation of the immune system.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Instead, a young woman reclaims her voice, channeling creativity and conviction into a fight for legislation that safeguards survivors and reshapes how justice is pursued.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
The preserve now safeguards the meadow below the iconic Stewart Falls as well as popular hiking and cross-country ski trails around it.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The decision safeguards employees' reputations by requiring corrections to personnel records and ensures that future administrations cannot bypass statutory protections to carry out purges of the workforce.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
Companies that host or enable these tools must now consider stronger safeguards and faster takedown systems.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Lawsuit alleges OpenAI weakened suicide safeguards to boost ChatGPT use.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Garcia joined forces with other parents who have been affected by AI companions to call upon tech companies to implement stronger safeguards to protect minors.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Only 42% of democracies affected by autocratization – a transformation in governance that erodes democratic safeguards – since 1994 have rebounded after a democratic breakdown, according to Swedish research institute V-Dem.
—Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2025
Instead of waiting on Washington, Texas will now handle certain federal responsibilities, a model officials say can speed up infrastructure work while preserving key environmental safeguards.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
Utah and Texas have also signed laws implementing AI safeguards for minors.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Without it, there are no safeguards against discrimination and no funding for our most vulnerable students (disabled and those living in poverty).
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Essentially the drug safeguards healthy beta cells by blocking overstimulation of the immune system.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Instead, a young woman reclaims her voice, channeling creativity and conviction into a fight for legislation that safeguards survivors and reshapes how justice is pursued.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
The preserve now safeguards the meadow below the iconic Stewart Falls as well as popular hiking and cross-country ski trails around it.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The decision safeguards employees' reputations by requiring corrections to personnel records and ensures that future administrations cannot bypass statutory protections to carry out purges of the workforce.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguards
Noun
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So when Missouri had minimal protections, we were stuck with Kansas and our inability to update our child's birth certificate there.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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McClure’s is one of at least eight North Carolina cases affected by what federal public defenders say are unconstitutional conditions that violate protections against cruel and unusual punishment.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Residents are urged to take precautions including bringing pets indoors or providing warm, dry shelter, and preparing home plumbing systems for the cold.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Plus, your purchase also supports the brand’s sustainable cotton sourcing initiative that promotes betting farming practices and protects the environment for extra peace of mind.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park protects the battlefields surrounding the city of Chattanooga, where one of the war’s last key battles was fought, over possession of the city, seen by Abraham Lincoln as the gateway to the deep South.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Iran — much like Venezuela — has air defenses against drones.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Your immune system also uses sleep to recharge its defenses.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Robinson defends that scenes of a flashback involving a young Bruce hitting his dad with a baseball bat, or another of a now-adult Springsteen sitting on his father’s lap after a show, all happened exactly as Springsteen described.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Oct. 2025
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Dern defends takedowns at 25 percent, and her comfort level on the ground could be her downfall if Jandiroba gets on top of her every round.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Other advocates, including VALOR CEO Sandra Henriquez and Loyola University’s Aradhana Tiwari, said the law strengthens family and community safety, shields children from exploitation, and ensures continuity of care if parents are detained or deported.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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With help from melon antioxidants, peptides, and SPF, the hydrating product shields your skin from harmful rays while also minimizing fine lines.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Takaichi plans to remove remaining restrictions on weapons exports in an effort to boost the defense industry.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ice dancers Ren Junfei and Xing Jianing were seen with a large toy version of China’s new DF-61 missile – a huge intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) transported on an eight-axle truck and capable of carrying nuclear weapons – at the Cup of China in Chongqing on Saturday.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to a team press release, Utah has cut floor-stretching center Mo Bamba plus guards Pedro Bradshaw and Sean East II, just days prior to the start of Utah's season.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The edit suite looks like a dorm room, full of fanboy figurines like a life-size Funko Pop of Stranger Things’ protagonist Eleven (played by Millie Bobby Brown) that guards the front door in her blonde wig, clutching her favorite snack, Eggo waffles.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Safeguards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguards. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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