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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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Proponents of the relocation, however, believe it is protected by their First Amendment religious rights.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And the biggest improvement of all — Harrell protected the ball, finishing the game 17 of 29 for 140 yards.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All four sides of the building are covered by a pattern of interlocking trapezoidal pieces that serve as a sunscreen, cooling the interior.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Madsen later had an 11-yard TD run to counter the Eagles’ lone first-half scoring drive, which covered 72 yards in 10 plays.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
Verb
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Many key ministers’ homes and government installations were also being guarded by the military on Sunday.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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Much of his attention that evening is focused on Alma’s star doctoral student Maggie (Ayo Edebiri), who responds to his playful taunting about why her generation is so guarded by pinpointing it to the moment his generation started making sweeping generalizations about them.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 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 12 Sep. 2025.
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