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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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as in safeguarding
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Recent Examples of shielding
Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
And on top of shielding away the threat of AI, the healthcare industry has been a driving force in labor growth.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Jeff Chang
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
In addition, the oxygen produced by photosynthesizing cyanobacteria also made its way to the upper atmosphere, forming another kind of oxygen known as ozone, which, by shielding the Earth’s surface from sterilizing ultraviolet radiation, allowed life to expand onto land.
—Chris Impey, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Much of the world was in lockdown, shielding away from the COVID-19 pandemic, and so was I.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
And on top of shielding away the threat of AI, the healthcare industry has been a driving force in labor growth.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
But Bruce was also shielding the big man from the rabid autograph seekers.
—Jeff Chang
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
In addition, the oxygen produced by photosynthesizing cyanobacteria also made its way to the upper atmosphere, forming another kind of oxygen known as ozone, which, by shielding the Earth’s surface from sterilizing ultraviolet radiation, allowed life to expand onto land.
—Chris Impey, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shielding
Verb
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This is not a choice between protecting the ocean and growing the economy.—
Olivier Wenden,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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In June, the Department of Justice sued California for not repealing a decade-old anti-discrimination law protecting transgender students and subpoenaed medical providers for lists of youth patients receiving gender affirming care.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gibson recalls how the original idea was to create a pre-colonial film or series first, covering different narratives about largely obscure figures from across Africa.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Jacoby Easter led the team with 47 rushing yards, while Portley finished with three touchdowns on just three carries covering nine yards.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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This increase in digitalization makes the safeguarding of health and patient data urgent and is a basic requirement for the functioning of the digital health system.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 Feb. 2023
Verb
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Airborne and amphibious warfare are key capabilities for defending Japanese islands beyond the four main islands—Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu—as they are designed to project forces from the sea and air to retake islands occupied by an enemy.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Barry has spent 26 years handling Hatch Act cases, defending both Republicans and Democrats.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their biggest claim to fame, however, is their extensive UVA protection, achieved through advanced filters that are not yet approved stateside but widely used overseas.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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Section 230 protection is weaker when platforms actively shape content rather than just hosting it.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gobert has to respect the shooting threat of Anunoby and play higher up as opposed to guarding Hart and being able to sag off a bit more.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Resource guarding Exercise routine Meeting the needs of two very different dogs may require separate walks or play sessions, especially early on.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The portrayal appears to suggest that motherly attributes are solely within the realm of being loving, caring, comforting, protective, sheltering, and so on.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Shielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shielding. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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