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
Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Without proper safeguards, rainfall and water irrigation flow easily into groundwater and into wells, while also spilling into rivers and streams that feed into public water systems.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
The memo also raises concerns about safeguards.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
The backdrop is a broader tension in Washington as the White House pushes for national AI dominance and resisting state-level rules, while lawmakers from both parties call for stronger safeguards.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Its lawyers, however, stated in internal memos obtained by the New York Times that nonresident foreign nationals could have used third-party payment platforms to get around its safeguards and make donations — possibly contradicting the firm’s statements to Congress.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Meta tells Reuters that the data collected through its MCI system won’t be used for performance reviews and will include safeguards to protect sensitive employee information.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
In recent months, Anthropic has seen strong momentum for its AI coding offerings as well as growing traction with consumers amid a standoff with the Pentagon over AI safeguards.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Camie Hubbard lives on Craftmont Avenue in Pittsburgh and claims a mitigation contractor hired by their insurance company tore into their home without proper testing or safeguards in place, exposing them to contaminants like lead and asbestos.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The First Amendment safeguards the separation of church and state, and the freedom of families to choose how, when and if to provide their children with religious instruction.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
This key milestone, overseen by the UK’s Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), the Environment Agency, and Natural Resources Wales, provides formal validation that there are no fundamental safety, security, or safeguards flaws in the SMR-300 design.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The encryption in standard computing—the kind that safeguards your email from hackers—is so difficult to solve that classical computers using regular chips can never break it.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Planning ahead protects our community, preserves essential services, and safeguards Tamarac’s financial future.
—Carol Mendelson, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
If the voltage continues to drop further for any reason, the main contactor disconnects the entire system and safeguards the battery.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, the force that safeguards the Islamic Republic, answers directly to him.
—Suman Naishadham, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
This 2024 Allure Best of Beauty Award winner safeguards your strands from temperatures up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit while wrapping them in a barely-there veil of defense.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
Taken together, investigators suggest the crash was not caused by a single error, but by a breakdown across multiple safeguards — including human decision-making, communication clarity and technological support systems.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Without proper safeguards, rainfall and water irrigation flow easily into groundwater and into wells, while also spilling into rivers and streams that feed into public water systems.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
The memo also raises concerns about safeguards.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
The backdrop is a broader tension in Washington as the White House pushes for national AI dominance and resisting state-level rules, while lawmakers from both parties call for stronger safeguards.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Its lawyers, however, stated in internal memos obtained by the New York Times that nonresident foreign nationals could have used third-party payment platforms to get around its safeguards and make donations — possibly contradicting the firm’s statements to Congress.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Meta tells Reuters that the data collected through its MCI system won’t be used for performance reviews and will include safeguards to protect sensitive employee information.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
In recent months, Anthropic has seen strong momentum for its AI coding offerings as well as growing traction with consumers amid a standoff with the Pentagon over AI safeguards.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Camie Hubbard lives on Craftmont Avenue in Pittsburgh and claims a mitigation contractor hired by their insurance company tore into their home without proper testing or safeguards in place, exposing them to contaminants like lead and asbestos.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Such an education feeds their curiosity, safeguards their intellectual humility, and develops their capacity for empathy.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The First Amendment safeguards the separation of church and state, and the freedom of families to choose how, when and if to provide their children with religious instruction.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
This key milestone, overseen by the UK’s Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), the Environment Agency, and Natural Resources Wales, provides formal validation that there are no fundamental safety, security, or safeguards flaws in the SMR-300 design.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The encryption in standard computing—the kind that safeguards your email from hackers—is so difficult to solve that classical computers using regular chips can never break it.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Planning ahead protects our community, preserves essential services, and safeguards Tamarac’s financial future.
—Carol Mendelson, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
If the voltage continues to drop further for any reason, the main contactor disconnects the entire system and safeguards the battery.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, the force that safeguards the Islamic Republic, answers directly to him.
—Suman Naishadham, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
This 2024 Allure Best of Beauty Award winner safeguards your strands from temperatures up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit while wrapping them in a barely-there veil of defense.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguards
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During his appearances on Capitol Hill this month, Secretary Kennendy was grilled about the administration's defense of the pesticide industry and weakening of protections against mercury pollution, another issue that Kennedy had worked on as an advocate.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Revisiting maps mid-decade for political advantage runs directly against both the spirit and the plain language of those protections.—
Dan Daley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dubious precautions Mounting interest in the potential benefits of psychedelic drugs has led to a rise in psychedelic retreats around the world.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
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But like any other countertop appliance, air fryers come with their own learning curve and important safety precautions.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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City Council Speaker Julie Menin deserves credit for advancing legislation that protects synagogues, churches, mosques and other places of worship by deploying safety perimeters keeping protesters at a distance.—
Elliot Cosgrove,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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The team responsible for testing the nation’s security defenses was among those pushed out.—
Sue Halpern,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Companies need to keep that distinction in mind when evaluating their tools and defenses.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Matriarchy is a force that protects and defends, a force blunted and downgraded at every turn.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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This support among white Christian voters has held since the 2024 election, with two-thirds of white evangelicals saying Trump defends people with religious beliefs similar to theirs, according to a Pew poll released Thursday.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The tour ends at the Scar Trees, which are a group of trees that had their bark removed by Aboriginal Peoples for various purposes, including crafting items like canoes or shields.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The midnight purple color-shifting material was designed to replicate the iridescence of a raven's feathers, which is woven across the jerseys, including the number set and shields on each sleeve.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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In 2019, the height of the rebuild, the Dolphins, who finished 5-11, started five rookies — wide receiver Preston Williams, guards Deiter and Shaq Calhoun, defensive end Wilkins and cornerback Nik Needham.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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Amodei cited the concern that Anthropic technology would be used for fully autonomous lethal weapons whose decisions were made without human involvement — and the potential for AI to be used for mass domestic surveillance on an unprecedented scale.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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In addition to SBIs to defend against missile attacks, Golden Dome will include lower-altitude and ground-based munitions suited for eliminating drones and other smaller, slower-moving aerial weapons.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
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