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adjective

Definition of shieldingnext
as in protecting

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shielding

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noun

as in safeguarding

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shielding

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verb

present participle of shield
1
as in defending
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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2
as in covering
to place a protective layer over she shielded her eyes from the sun with her hand

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Recent Examples of shielding
Noun
The Writers Guild of America East has struck a partnership with the AI shielding tool Cloak, a service that aims to help writers safeguard their work from training AI models. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 Multiple light fixtures in main prep area lacking protective shielding. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
Wakefield died a hero, shielding his infant son from Davis’ gun, the family said. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026 In Flanagan‘s take, Margaret is fiercely committed to shielding Carrie from the world’s dangers and from her classmates’ cruelty, even becoming a parental advocate in their community and on social media. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shielding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shielding
  1. safeguarding
  2. protecting
  3. covering
  4. protection
  5. defending
  6. sheltering
  7. guarding
Noun
  • Another folder called ‘off field’ had detailed sub-sections including safeguarding, event hire, governance, hospitality, insurance, merchandise, staff, pitch hire, player expenses and risk assessment.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike fellow Club name Wells Fargo , whose core business is collecting deposits and issuing consumer and commercial loans, BNY's main focus is collecting fees from servicing, safeguarding, and moving financial assets for institutions.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of safeguarding
Verb
  • Capricorn December 22 – January 19 An empty hour might be worth protecting from your own good intentions.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The reforms are aimed at better protecting victims of domestic violence and stalking.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of protecting
Verb
  • For additional protection, consider applying beneficial nematodes to the soil as a biological control and then covering the area with a fresh layer of worm castings.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • If removing the annuals leaves bare soil, Gifford recommends covering it with shredded leaves rather than exposing it to winter weather.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of covering
Noun
  • In Taiwan, home to the world's largest contract chipmaker TSMC, protections for trade secrets have evolved alongside the semiconductor industry’s growing strategic importance.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Regulatory reform could mean easing some environmental protections.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of protection
Verb
  • Lawmakers and school districts have raised concerns over federal agents' presence outside schools or near school bus stops, with the federal government frequently defending its actions.
    — Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The county paid about $112 million in settlements defending the department in the 2024-25 fiscal year alone.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of defending
Noun
  • After deputies responded to the property, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office contacted ARC to provide animal-handling expertise, evidence collection, emergency sheltering and eventual placement in permanent homes.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • The quake toppled factories and historic temple gates, cut power and water to tens of thousands and forced mass sheltering, as Japan’s Self Defense Forces and international crews race to save lives.
    — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of sheltering
Verb
  • On November 6, 1956, British and French troops were scything through Port Said, the Egyptian city guarding the entrance to one of the world’s most-important waterways.
    — David Averre, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026
  • His administration has insisted that no armed federal officials would be guarding the polls on Election Day.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
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“Shielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shielding. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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