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as in defended
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 shielded
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
The city’s parks and recreation department replaced its already-aging lights with shielded, dark sky-friendly fixtures last year with federal and local government funding.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Rita Numerof, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Independent agencies such as the FTC, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Federal Communications Commission were designed to be shielded from direct political pressure while enforcing federal regulations.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Ronny shielded his eyes at a cop in the distance.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Children as young as pre-K ran for cover, dove beneath pews or clutched their classmates as teachers shielded them from the barrage, acting instinctively to protect them.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Established under the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which was designed to protect First Amendment rights online in the early days of the Internet, the law shielded tech companies from liability as they were considered merely third-party conduits of content, not content producers themselves.
—Mark Guarino, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2025
Cooper denies conspiring with Peterson and tried to get the lawsuit dismissed on the grounds that she was shielded as a journalist.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
People also reported that 10-year-old Weston Halsne said his friend Victor shielded him and was shot, and that 15 of the injured are children along with three parishioners in their 80s.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Gender and femininity have never shielded Black women and girls from unfettered anti-Blackness or police violence.
—Lashawn Harris
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
It is expected to deliver clearer imaging of dense, shielded materials like spent nuclear fuel, while also significantly enhancing nuclear safety.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
The city’s parks and recreation department replaced its already-aging lights with shielded, dark sky-friendly fixtures last year with federal and local government funding.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
When paired with comparative outcomes data, such as Lilly’s demonstration of efficacy versus competitors, DTC models can introduce real competition into a sector often shielded from consumer market dynamics.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Independent agencies such as the FTC, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Federal Communications Commission were designed to be shielded from direct political pressure while enforcing federal regulations.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Ronny shielded his eyes at a cop in the distance.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Children as young as pre-K ran for cover, dove beneath pews or clutched their classmates as teachers shielded them from the barrage, acting instinctively to protect them.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Established under the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which was designed to protect First Amendment rights online in the early days of the Internet, the law shielded tech companies from liability as they were considered merely third-party conduits of content, not content producers themselves.
—Mark Guarino, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2025
Cooper denies conspiring with Peterson and tried to get the lawsuit dismissed on the grounds that she was shielded as a journalist.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
People also reported that 10-year-old Weston Halsne said his friend Victor shielded him and was shot, and that 15 of the injured are children along with three parishioners in their 80s.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Gender and femininity have never shielded Black women and girls from unfettered anti-Blackness or police violence.
—Lashawn Harris
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shielded
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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That’s because the First Amendment plays a unique role when the government is the employer, Collis explains — and the Supreme Court has ruled that if an employee is acting in a private capacity but speaking on a matter of public concern, they’re protected.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His memorial was covered with flowers and handwritten notes of love and gratitude.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Free cash flow is the money that remains in a company's coffers after operating expenses and capital expenditures are covered.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily defended causeway.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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In 11 games for Wisconsin, Lucas recorded 18 tackles, one interception and three defended passes.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Aug. 2025
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Greens are guarded with some diabolical sand traps, and the usually whipping wind forces you to plot every shot.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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This conversation should always be open, hones, and not guarded or ashamed.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Expending taxpayer funds on a capital project without secured or approved funding is both fiscally irresponsible and a violation of sound budgeting practices.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
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With more than $100 million in secured backlog, INCORAGE continues to prove that principled execution can drive both reliability and growth.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For immigration attorneys and legal service providers, the shift also raises new ethical and practical considerations regarding how client funds are collected, safeguarded and processed.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Crops are safeguarded, incomes remain steady, and the region’s agricultural and energy gains are protected for the long term.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Shielded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shielded. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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