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
Adam England, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Another $3 million is going toward retrofitting bus shields for bus operators.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The crimson, sapphire, and emerald of the shields are echoed in the ladies' gowns and the jewels on their necks, ears, and wrists.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
What to read next The findings also show that water ice is not evenly distributed but instead concentrates in the densest regions of cosmic dust, which act as protective shields and block harsh ultraviolet radiation from nearby newborn stars and allow those fragile molecules to survive across eons.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The officers were stripped of their guns and shields and are being put on desk duty for the duration of the investigation, Tisch said.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
According to the group, reporters were beaten with riot shields, pepper sprayed and robbed of equipment.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Some protesters wearing shields and gas masks on the other side of a fence at the federal complex picked up the canisters and tossed them back at police.
—City News Service, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Petals are gone or reduced to scalelike shields.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Packing a tent, space blanket, tarp or lightweight shelter that shields you from the elements can help if severe weather occurs or your plan takes a turn.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Other standouts include bamboo extract, which shields hair from temperatures up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and the brand’s B-Pro3 bond technology, a complex derived from chia seeds that can help protect hair from future damage.
—Sarah Felbin, Allure, 26 Apr. 2026
In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that neither federal law nor the Constitution shields military contractors if their mistakes or negligence result in soldiers being injured in a combat zone.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Attorney-client privilege typically shields most details about the legal work each timekeeper performs, but the Tribune was able to obtain other billing and payment data from the city under Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Owen Wilson shields himself under a hat as the actor touches down at the Lorne Los Angeles special screening on April 14.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Worse, when half the world shields consumers from higher energy prices, the remaining half absorbs all the demand adjustment.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Federal law generally shields these payments from garnishment by private creditors like credit card companies or medical debt collectors.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
Police with riot shields used tear gas and rubber bullets on the crowd, ABC Australia reported.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Another $3 million is going toward retrofitting bus shields for bus operators.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The crimson, sapphire, and emerald of the shields are echoed in the ladies' gowns and the jewels on their necks, ears, and wrists.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
What to read next The findings also show that water ice is not evenly distributed but instead concentrates in the densest regions of cosmic dust, which act as protective shields and block harsh ultraviolet radiation from nearby newborn stars and allow those fragile molecules to survive across eons.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The officers were stripped of their guns and shields and are being put on desk duty for the duration of the investigation, Tisch said.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
According to the group, reporters were beaten with riot shields, pepper sprayed and robbed of equipment.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Some protesters wearing shields and gas masks on the other side of a fence at the federal complex picked up the canisters and tossed them back at police.
—City News Service, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Petals are gone or reduced to scalelike shields.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
The curve of the land shields the coastline from a heavier swell from the Atlantic, so the water remains calm and clear for long stretches.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Packing a tent, space blanket, tarp or lightweight shelter that shields you from the elements can help if severe weather occurs or your plan takes a turn.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Other standouts include bamboo extract, which shields hair from temperatures up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and the brand’s B-Pro3 bond technology, a complex derived from chia seeds that can help protect hair from future damage.
—Sarah Felbin, Allure, 26 Apr. 2026
In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that neither federal law nor the Constitution shields military contractors if their mistakes or negligence result in soldiers being injured in a combat zone.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Attorney-client privilege typically shields most details about the legal work each timekeeper performs, but the Tribune was able to obtain other billing and payment data from the city under Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Owen Wilson shields himself under a hat as the actor touches down at the Lorne Los Angeles special screening on April 14.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Worse, when half the world shields consumers from higher energy prices, the remaining half absorbs all the demand adjustment.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Federal law generally shields these payments from garnishment by private creditors like credit card companies or medical debt collectors.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shields
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Meyers said protecting against the intrusions is a constant battle and as companies tighten their defenses, operatives will shift tactics.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Conventional missile defenses can be expensive and limited in ammunition, while laser systems can continue operating as long as the ship has sufficient electrical power.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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By planning ahead and putting the right policies in place, Florida and the PSC have created a model that both protects customers and supports responsible economic growth.—
Scott Bores,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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The group also hopes this pending purchase protects the house from demolition, something the property owner is pushing for even though a previous request to demolish was denied last year.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers invasive species, space phenomena, scientific studies, natural disasters and trending news.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Elsewhere, Lirian Santos brings Brazilian soccer-fashion crossover from London, Papa Pincus turns Arsenal-fan obsession into running comedy, Bi Goes covers São Paulo matchday energy, and Skiper raps over highlights from Monterrey.—
Maureen Kerr,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The surrogacy process has safeguards in place to ensure the safety of all parties involved.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The report also notes that 10 Republican state attorneys general have urged the SEC to closely examine OpenAI’s disclosures ahead of a potential public offering, while Congress has separately requested information about the company’s safeguards around conflicts of interest.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Continue reading … STANDING FIRM — New York Times defends controversial anti-Israel piece, 'no truth' to retraction claims.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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In the present day, the twins get fired when Racine defends her sister at work.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Governor Lamont should return this bill to the legislature and insist on something narrower, more precise, and more consistent with constitutional protections for families.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Modern aircraft systems and cockpit alerts are designed to enhance safety, meaning alarms and delays are signs that protections are working.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Among them, Musselman brought in Aussie stretch big Joshua Hughes from Evansville, wing/forward Jadis Jones from Lindenwood and guards Isaac Bruns from South Dakota and Aaron Hunkin-Claytor from Hawaii.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Rookie guards Ta’Niya Latson, Chance Gray and Jihyun Park also made the final 12-player roster.—
John Davis,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Instead of the usual intercontinental ballistic missiles, tanks and missile systems rolling across the cobbles of Red Square, Russia played a video of its military hardware in action on giant screens opposite the Kremlin walls.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Choose a curtain that has similar colors to the walls, decor, or furniture to promote a cohesive feel.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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“Shields.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shields. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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