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Recent Examples of shielded
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The team believes that the technology could become highly valuable in reactor research, post-irradiation examinations, and nuclear forensics investigations that involve shielded and hazardous materials.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The ship itself is packed with detail from turrets through to tiny shielded hangars.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 1 May 2026
As is customary, terms of the settlement were not revealed and will likely remain shielded by non-disclosure and non-disparagement language.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
In a joint statement, survivors of Epstein have called the files incomplete and said that while the release is being framed as transparent, some of the documents reveal survivors’ names and identifying details, while alleged abusers and enablers remain shielded from public scrutiny.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
There was some cowering in seats, some shielded eyes and a general atmosphere of dread.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
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
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
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Certain prepaid cards, digital wallets or fintech accounts may operate under different structures, but that doesn't mean they are automatically shielded from lawful collection efforts.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Otherwise, they’re shielded from the sun under his white baseball cap and his curly hair.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
China’s plummeting imports have effectively shielded oil prices from increasing, analysts said.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 June 2026
If that happens, those orbitals are shielded from the Universe by the outermost orbitals, which are full of happy electron pairs.
—Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Perhaps, her stance shielded her from the awful truth of her protest’s unceasing applicability.
—Wesley Morris, New York Times, 9 June 2026
The guests—including Kate Middleton and Peter's cousin Prince William—shielded their fancy dress with umbrellas, as the skies threatened to open.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
The best place to catch the state park’s renowned dark skies is on the western half of the island, which is shielded from the lights of the Salt Lake City metro and relatively undisturbed by artificial light.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Adjective
The pipe welding certificate program will focus on gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding and shielded metal arc welding, according to the ECC website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The team believes that the technology could become highly valuable in reactor research, post-irradiation examinations, and nuclear forensics investigations that involve shielded and hazardous materials.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The ship itself is packed with detail from turrets through to tiny shielded hangars.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 1 May 2026
As is customary, terms of the settlement were not revealed and will likely remain shielded by non-disclosure and non-disparagement language.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
In a joint statement, survivors of Epstein have called the files incomplete and said that while the release is being framed as transparent, some of the documents reveal survivors’ names and identifying details, while alleged abusers and enablers remain shielded from public scrutiny.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
There was some cowering in seats, some shielded eyes and a general atmosphere of dread.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
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
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
Since a nucleus is far better shielded from environmental disturbances than the electrons used in atomic clocks, nuclear clocks could eventually become the most precise timekeepers ever built.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Certain prepaid cards, digital wallets or fintech accounts may operate under different structures, but that doesn't mean they are automatically shielded from lawful collection efforts.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Otherwise, they’re shielded from the sun under his white baseball cap and his curly hair.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
China’s plummeting imports have effectively shielded oil prices from increasing, analysts said.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 June 2026
If that happens, those orbitals are shielded from the Universe by the outermost orbitals, which are full of happy electron pairs.
—Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Perhaps, her stance shielded her from the awful truth of her protest’s unceasing applicability.
—Wesley Morris, New York Times, 9 June 2026
The guests—including Kate Middleton and Peter's cousin Prince William—shielded their fancy dress with umbrellas, as the skies threatened to open.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
The best place to catch the state park’s renowned dark skies is on the western half of the island, which is shielded from the lights of the Salt Lake City metro and relatively undisturbed by artificial light.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shielded
Adjective
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And yet Sazan is also a protected area.—
Marzio G. Mian,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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The southern coast of Tenerife is a hotspot environment for the conservation of cetaceans in the wild, particularly within the protected Teno-Rasca Special Conservation Zone.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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In an interview with WFAA following the verdict, Roach defended his decision to bar cameras and livestreaming from the courtroom.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Mullin defended the agency's broader mission, noting that ICE also investigates serious criminal activity.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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In Mississippi, Highway 49 was covered with up to three feet of water, stranding cars, local officials reported to the weather service.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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On her return journey, Luban covered about 4,350 miles.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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When that happens, people become more guarded, less open and less willing to engage.—
Tony Gambill,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Each generation inherits the task of shaping its own era, of guiding history to become a place where the dignity of every person is safeguarded, justice is promoted and fraternity is made possible.—
Pope Leo XIV,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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The veil has been torn from belief that marine choke points can be safeguarded, with international access kept open, by proximity of conventional forces.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Security at the Kansas City Fan Festival, being held on the grounds of the National World War I Museum and Memorial, is to include metal detectors, a secured perimeter, entrance with clear bags, and access to the festival using a mobile app.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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As if to emphasize that point, Bass secured support from some of Raman’s political allies.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Shielded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shielded. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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