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Recent Examples of shielded
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
Michelle Andrews, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Other critics say the family has shielded Andrew over the years, and pressure for some sort of accountability needs to continue.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The hood is another practical accessory that will keep your neck and head shielded from the elements, while the drawstring offers a custom fit.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The new exemption would have doubled the amount of property value shielded from being taxed, meaning an eligible homeowner whose house is valued at $100,000 would pay taxes as if the home were valued at $44,000, the county memo showed.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
Gerard learns from a police officer that her bed fell straight through the floor and under an open wardrobe, which shielded her from the debris.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Despite a $50 million bounty for Maduro’s arrest, no defections have occurred within his inner circle, which analysts say is shielded by corruption and fear of prosecution.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Read on to find out more about what Kim thinks of redistricting, the federal government’s decision to rescind a policy that shielded many crime victims from deportation and more.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
City and police officials have yet to release police radio and dispatch recordings from the encounter, which were recently encrypted and shielded from the public’s ear.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Until now, people have largely been shielded from those increases by the enhanced premium tax subsidies that nearly all enrollees receive.
—Michelle Andrews, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Other critics say the family has shielded Andrew over the years, and pressure for some sort of accountability needs to continue.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The hood is another practical accessory that will keep your neck and head shielded from the elements, while the drawstring offers a custom fit.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The new exemption would have doubled the amount of property value shielded from being taxed, meaning an eligible homeowner whose house is valued at $100,000 would pay taxes as if the home were valued at $44,000, the county memo showed.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
Gerard learns from a police officer that her bed fell straight through the floor and under an open wardrobe, which shielded her from the debris.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Despite a $50 million bounty for Maduro’s arrest, no defections have occurred within his inner circle, which analysts say is shielded by corruption and fear of prosecution.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Read on to find out more about what Kim thinks of redistricting, the federal government’s decision to rescind a policy that shielded many crime victims from deportation and more.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
City and police officials have yet to release police radio and dispatch recordings from the encounter, which were recently encrypted and shielded from the public’s ear.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shielded
Adjective
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Oregon lawmakers added gender identity as a protected class under state anti-discrimination law in 2021.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
15 Oct. 2025
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Deutsch explained that architects have found lowering a ceiling makes a person feel more protected and comfortable.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Just hours before the filing was submitted, Bovino defended his agency’s conduct in an interview with CBS News.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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United defended in an aggressive middle block similar to Crystal Palace in September.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Later that day, the parents of other dancers and talent-show participants complained that my afro had covered up their kids on-screen.—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The designer, known for his sustainable approach to fashion, made the Mudac’s modernist building pop with a selection of his exuberant beaded creations, and covered an entire room in recycled colored plastic balls in a preview of his upcoming venture into interior design.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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
Verb
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Trott and Lufkin safeguarded the middle with six and three blocks, respectively, while Payton Patrick rejected four shots.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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The caves and their stories are safeguarded by the descendants of Dill, who continue to own and operate Meramec Caverns.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Benson Kipruto, 34, and Hellen Obiri, 35, both from Kenya, secured victory in the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday.—
NPR,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Biden also advocated for research into a cure for cancer and secured millions of dollars in federal funding for research into women’s health.—
Darlene Superville,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Shielded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shielded. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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