as in defense
means or method of defending
the slightly built boy used his sharp wit as a shield against the school's bullies
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
celebrities who are shielded by a cluster of bodyguards whenever they appear in public
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Recent Examples of shield
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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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Marla Jo Fisher,
Daily News,
24 June 2026
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
The willingness and ability to do that becomes even more important as data center development accelerates and utilities increasingly emphasize the need to shield customers from rising costs.
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David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Noun
At the scene, CMPD brought in three armored vehicles and a mobile tactical shield designed to transport officers into potentially hazardous situations.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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.
—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Daily News,
24 June 2026
Verb
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
The willingness and ability to do that becomes even more important as data center development accelerates and utilities increasingly emphasize the need to shield customers from rising costs.
—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shield
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Neither team has pressed forward with much conviction in the first 15 minutes, and after some back-and-forth passing on the back line of the Netherlands' defense, boos could be heard from restless spectators in Monterrey.
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Linda Parisi, Blake Rakela’s defense attorney, has asked the court to set bail and allow her client to be released while the criminal case proceeds.
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In the final months of pregnancy, the testicles descend through a passage called the inguinal canal to land in the scrotum, the pouch that protects them for the rest of a man’s life.
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This shampoo and conditioner are designed to strengthen and protect hair health while reducing frizz and split ends.
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Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.
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The technology has drawn public controversy since Detroit first signed a contract covering certain police precincts in 2020, and again in late 2022.
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The state expansion also means protection for the rare riparian forest.
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
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When the streamers come down, the felt lift goes with them, and what survives is a line in the budget defended by everyone who had a good time.
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Before the earthquakes, the government generally defended its national health system as robust, blaming shortcomings on sanctions imposed by the United States.
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In Gohrischheide, in eastern Germany, a fire broke out in a large forest that's still contaminated with ammunition from World War II, complicating efforts by firefighters.
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In Gohrischheide, in eastern Germany, a fire broke out in a large forest that’s still contaminated with ammunition from World War II, which made the firefighters’ efforts even more complicated.
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Confirm details twice to safeguard your progress.
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These awards recognize areas that demonstrate exceptional management, as well as strong regulations that safeguard wildlife.
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IsoHemp’s blocks, made out of hemp and lime binders, can be integrated into load-bearing structures, and are suitable for both interior and exterior walls.
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In the second inning, the Giants’ Matt Chapman hit a liner off the left-field wall to bring home Willy Adames and give San Francisco a 2-0 lead.
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“Shield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shield. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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