as in defenses
means or method of defending
the slightly built boy used his sharp wit as a shield against the school's bullies
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as in protects
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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Recent Examples of shields
Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Sep. 2025
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields platforms from liability for what users post, leaving victims and their families with limited legal footing against them.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Unlike the closed-coupe Chiron, which cocoons you from its inner workings, the Mistral delivers a raw mechanical sound bath, tempered only by a pop-in wind deflector (fixed in examples for North America)—just aft of the seats—that reduces cabin turbulence and shields air-flow.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
Yet there is still a whiff of old-fashioned British grandeur about the production, with its fluttering pennants, Norman kite shields, and mounted knights.
—Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Pacing yourself so your shields regenerate and picking up large green gems to produce a powerful return volley of shots is particularly satisfying.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The men who have been there in tents for months are standing side by side with police officers in helmets and carrying shields.
—Sara Stridsberg
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Reinforcements with helmets and riot shields were deployed to support the 1,000-plus officers on duty.
—Brian Melley, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Footage posted by the force showed police with riot shields pushing back a crowd of protesters.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Instead of protecting a brain, the system shields the drone’s electronic components, motor, and propeller.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
What captured millions of TikTok users' hearts was the pure joy that can be heard in her son’s laughs as her husband shields him from the rain.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Demerzel shields the embryo with her body, and both are incinerated, vanishing in a white-hot instant, love and code consumed together.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
This consistency, Nassau argues, shields founders from the reputational hit of a prior lead refusing to participate in follow-ons.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Beijing also shields firms from foreign competition, facilitates technology transfer, and supports them with cheap land, electricity, and credit.
—Sadek Wahba, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
The company also claimed that the media companies should have pursued the notice-and-takedown procedure of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which shields platforms from liability for user generated infringing content if it is promptly removed upon notice.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The decision is the latest development in a fierce legal battle over the fate of over 600,000 Venezuelans living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status, which shields them from deportation to their homeland in turmoil and grants them the ability to work.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Just three days in and these XL-sized shields are thick as thieves, which doesn’t seem threatening to anyone whose name isn’t Annie.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Sep. 2025
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields platforms from liability for what users post, leaving victims and their families with limited legal footing against them.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Unlike the closed-coupe Chiron, which cocoons you from its inner workings, the Mistral delivers a raw mechanical sound bath, tempered only by a pop-in wind deflector (fixed in examples for North America)—just aft of the seats—that reduces cabin turbulence and shields air-flow.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
Yet there is still a whiff of old-fashioned British grandeur about the production, with its fluttering pennants, Norman kite shields, and mounted knights.
—Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Pacing yourself so your shields regenerate and picking up large green gems to produce a powerful return volley of shots is particularly satisfying.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The men who have been there in tents for months are standing side by side with police officers in helmets and carrying shields.
—Sara Stridsberg
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Reinforcements with helmets and riot shields were deployed to support the 1,000-plus officers on duty.
—Brian Melley, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Footage posted by the force showed police with riot shields pushing back a crowd of protesters.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
This pledge erases dissenting Israeli voices, legitimizes falsehoods, and shields Hamas from blame.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Instead of protecting a brain, the system shields the drone’s electronic components, motor, and propeller.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
What captured millions of TikTok users' hearts was the pure joy that can be heard in her son’s laughs as her husband shields him from the rain.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Demerzel shields the embryo with her body, and both are incinerated, vanishing in a white-hot instant, love and code consumed together.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
This consistency, Nassau argues, shields founders from the reputational hit of a prior lead refusing to participate in follow-ons.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Beijing also shields firms from foreign competition, facilitates technology transfer, and supports them with cheap land, electricity, and credit.
—Sadek Wahba, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
The company also claimed that the media companies should have pursued the notice-and-takedown procedure of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which shields platforms from liability for user generated infringing content if it is promptly removed upon notice.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The decision is the latest development in a fierce legal battle over the fate of over 600,000 Venezuelans living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status, which shields them from deportation to their homeland in turmoil and grants them the ability to work.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shields
Noun
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Early research suggests its antioxidant defenses may support healthy cholesterol, blood sugar regulation, and gut health, but studies are still limited.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Barkley has faced two of the league’s top run defenses over the past two weeks, so now would be the time to make offers.—
Dalton Del Don,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Toby, a towering tan tapeworm sculpture, greets employees at the front door to promote Elanco's Credelio Quattro medicine, which protects dogs against fleas, ticks and tapeworms.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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The munition can also be diverted mid-flight if battlefield conditions change — a feature that commanders say minimizes collateral damage and protects soldiers.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Amanda Lee Myers is a senior crime reporter who covers executions for USA TODAY.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While ChatGPT has safeguards that block attempts to generate government IDs, the hackers tricked the system.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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After losing $1,500 as a result of the incident, Schlemmer helped his family put safeguards in place to prevent it from happening again.—
Suzi Morales,
Parents,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to data from the Casa del Encuentro, a civil organization that defends women’s rights, 164 women were killed in Argentina in the first eight months of 2025.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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James Burling is vice president of legal affairs at Pacific Legal Foundation, a nonprofit legal organization that defends Americans’ individual liberty and constitutional rights.—
James Burling,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That second tier of the East, the one the Pistons are hoping to join, is ripe for the Magic, a tough-minded, young team that already guards like one of the NBA’s elite.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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This coating guards the grapes against bacteria and fungi.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meta countered that its protections for young people extend to AI interactions.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Besides a brand-new design, the cards also have enhanced anti-counterfeit protections.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The pavilion’s interior was reminiscent of a military entertainment bar, with a dim red light, two screens placed on opposite walls, and a couple of microphones standing in the middle.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Diners enjoyed autumn chicory salad and seared filet mignon in the soft glow of the lights illuminating the temple’s Aeolian sandstone walls and snapped wrist shots against the backdrop of the reflecting pool, meant to evoke the West Bank of the Nile.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Shields.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shields. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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