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
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Realbotix said the platform includes education-specific safety controls, district oversight, and safeguards designed to prevent inappropriate responses.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
But the regulations reinforce safeguards to protect the EU markets, too.
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Multiple parents who lost their children have previously sued the company, alleging that Snap failed to provide enough safeguards on the messaging app.
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Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Active prevention One tried and true safety tactic, especially for young children, is placing safeguards that prevent access to dangerous items or situations – for example, installing cabinet locks, stair gates and outlet covers.
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David C. Schwebel,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
His campaign says that process lacked sufficient safeguards to guarantee ballot integrity.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Potential safeguards include title coverage or insurance policies.
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Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Supporters dispute the characterization that the initiative hurts environmental safeguards.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
17 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Anthropic is urging lawmakers to impose penalties, strengthen export controls, and create legal safeguards, emphasizing this is a critical national security issue, not just a commercial dispute.
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Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Realbotix said the platform includes education-specific safety controls, district oversight, and safeguards designed to prevent inappropriate responses.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
But the regulations reinforce safeguards to protect the EU markets, too.
—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Multiple parents who lost their children have previously sued the company, alleging that Snap failed to provide enough safeguards on the messaging app.
—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Active prevention One tried and true safety tactic, especially for young children, is placing safeguards that prevent access to dangerous items or situations – for example, installing cabinet locks, stair gates and outlet covers.
—
David C. Schwebel,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
His campaign says that process lacked sufficient safeguards to guarantee ballot integrity.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Potential safeguards include title coverage or insurance policies.
—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Supporters dispute the characterization that the initiative hurts environmental safeguards.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
According to the State Controller's Office, the state safeguards unclaimed property on behalf of individuals, businesses, and public agencies.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Experts with Cook Children’s say taking precautions and approaching conversations with children about gun safety depends on the child’s age.
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Taking these simple precautions can make the difference between a close call and a tragedy.
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That disincentivizes physical attacks (such as cold-boot attacks) and better protects user data.
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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.
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Zelensky said in his daily address late Wednesday that Russia is moving more air defenses to the capital as well as to Valdai, a town some 300 miles northwest of Moscow and the site of a residence for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Once relying on its massive missile arsenal, advances in Israeli intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance have neutered its previous strategy of relying on simultaneous barrages of missiles to overwhelm Israeli missile defenses.
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Judge releases evidence, defends trial decisions The appeal announcement came days after Judge John Roach, who presided over the trial, released evidence shown to jurors, including photos and videos that had not previously been made public because cameras were barred from the courtroom.
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Wine mogul David Trone is spending big in a comeback bid as wealthy incumbent April McClain Delaney aggressively defends her seat.
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On the shuttle’s exterior, people can see the gray heat shields that can take 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit, while the white shields can safeguard a mere 700 degrees.
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Five officers responded with weapons and shields, the State's Attorney's office said.
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The 6-foot-9 Haugh stretches defenses with his shooting, attacks the rim, thrives in transition and guards multiple positions.
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The Wolverines signed two other top-50 prospects in forwards Quinn Costello and Lincoln Cosby, plus guards Joseph Hartman and Malachi Brown and center Marcus Moller, a 7-foot-3 prospect from Denmark.
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The lawsuit also faulted organizers for not ensuring attendees did not have weapons, tear gas or bear spray, for allowing attendees to enter the festival from multiple unmonitored points and for not imposing security measures after problems at previous events.
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Radiological weapons can be detected by a Geiger counter, while chemical weapons can usually be identified by reagents, electronic sensors, and special detection sheets sensitive to things like nerve agents.
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