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Recent Examples of shielded
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
While many details of the settlement remain shielded for the time being, the value of finality is worth emphasizing.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Reports about an assault surfaced on social media Wednesday, but exact details on the incident remain shielded as police investigate.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
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
Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Long shielded by her husband from the nitty-gritty of a figuratively and often physically dirty industry, Cami must transform herself from dutiful wife to energy executive powerhouse.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
To overwinter them properly, they should be shielded from the cold, watered less frequently, and provided with sufficient sunlight to thrive.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
The bottom line Retirement accounts enjoy strong protections in bankruptcy, with most 401(k)s and pension plans completely shielded from creditors.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Its distance from the mainland has shielded Socotra from the worst of Yemen’s long-running conflict.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
The military remained loyal, Cuba’s intelligence apparatus shielded Maduro, and Russia, Iran and China provided financial and diplomatic backing.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Broadly speaking, tech companies have often been shielded from legal liability by the conduct of their users (including under what's known as Section 230 of federal law).
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
The airport is sometimes shielded from intense winds by Point Loma.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
Adjective
There was some cowering in seats, some shielded eyes and a general atmosphere of dread.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
While many details of the settlement remain shielded for the time being, the value of finality is worth emphasizing.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Reports about an assault surfaced on social media Wednesday, but exact details on the incident remain shielded as police investigate.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
Where to Stay Oom Bubble Boutique Find your own bubble under the stars, cocooned in nature—but shielded from mosquitos—30 minutes inland at the Oom luxury glamping enclave for adults.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Long shielded by her husband from the nitty-gritty of a figuratively and often physically dirty industry, Cami must transform herself from dutiful wife to energy executive powerhouse.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
To overwinter them properly, they should be shielded from the cold, watered less frequently, and provided with sufficient sunlight to thrive.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
The bottom line Retirement accounts enjoy strong protections in bankruptcy, with most 401(k)s and pension plans completely shielded from creditors.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Its distance from the mainland has shielded Socotra from the worst of Yemen’s long-running conflict.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
The military remained loyal, Cuba’s intelligence apparatus shielded Maduro, and Russia, Iran and China provided financial and diplomatic backing.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Broadly speaking, tech companies have often been shielded from legal liability by the conduct of their users (including under what's known as Section 230 of federal law).
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
The airport is sometimes shielded from intense winds by Point Loma.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shielded
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All the villas are secluded, surrounded by trees, well back from the main path and removed from the beach, so the lights don’t disorient the protected sea turtles.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Representatives from the developer said on Monday that the city's ordinance did not list the blacksmith shop as a protected landmark and that demolition is in the best interest of the community.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The New England Patriots defended home turf in the Wild Card Round, dominating the Los Angeles Chargers in a 16-3 victory to move on in the NFL Playoffs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson defended the final-drive defense afterward.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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She's also covered the cartel wars along the TX-MX border, Congress in Mexico City, 3 presidential races, and 6 hurricanes.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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At the check-in desk (which is covered in palm-frond prints), you’ll be greeted with a free cold PBR, a tribute to the can-crushing dexterity of the notorious Blondie, who works the legendary lounge downstairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora Gomez earned an Emmy nomination for her role as Mabel, a guarded and sarcastic millennial who strikes up an unexpected friendship with Charles and Oliver.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Our spirits remain guarded, but high, for this one; the Venice Film Festival crowd seemed to eat it up.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
3 Sep. 2024
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Covered entities must clearly explain how protected health information is used and safeguarded.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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In that collection, over 100 scientists from four continents explain how frogs, trees, ducks and lions stand to benefit when refugia in their habitats are identified and safeguarded.—
Diana Stralberg,
The Conversation,
17 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Following the success of that effort, Sunrise Rotary members again raised money and secured permits to light the tree in 2025.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Lazarow said there’s not much brands can do to get money owed now, but suggested that vendors could send a letter with the full amount they’re owed in an effort to get their claims addressed in a bankruptcy as soon as possible after secured creditors get paid.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Shielded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shielded. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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