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
James Powel, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
At least two protesters were seen wielding riot shields to protect against the munitions being fired at them.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In an interview, Maxsenti said that agenda also includes preventing the pesticide industry from being able to create liability shields.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Some slicers also have shields or guards around the blade to provide additional protection.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
These protective macrocycles act like molecular shields, physically blocking reactive species from reaching the delicate carbon ring.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
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
This approach shields individual investors from administrative burdens.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
As part of the work, Fincke peeled off and reapplied the foil tape that shields the cameras from the extreme temperatures of the vacuum of space.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This is her mission and life's work, and her commitment to authenticity and consistency in her dishes shields her from the tumultuous nature of food trends.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Built with a durable, quick-drying upper and a closed-toe design, this water sandal shields your feet from rocks, roots, and unexpected terrain while still allowing water to drain freely.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025
The federal government often shields records related to criminal investigations from public view.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Sovereign immunity generally shields government agencies from liability for negligence.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Dealers are to install protective shields for the airbags free of charge.
—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
At least two protesters were seen wielding riot shields to protect against the munitions being fired at them.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In an interview, Maxsenti said that agenda also includes preventing the pesticide industry from being able to create liability shields.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Some slicers also have shields or guards around the blade to provide additional protection.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
These protective macrocycles act like molecular shields, physically blocking reactive species from reaching the delicate carbon ring.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
This approach shields individual investors from administrative burdens.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
As part of the work, Fincke peeled off and reapplied the foil tape that shields the cameras from the extreme temperatures of the vacuum of space.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This is her mission and life's work, and her commitment to authenticity and consistency in her dishes shields her from the tumultuous nature of food trends.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Built with a durable, quick-drying upper and a closed-toe design, this water sandal shields your feet from rocks, roots, and unexpected terrain while still allowing water to drain freely.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025
The federal government often shields records related to criminal investigations from public view.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Sovereign immunity generally shields government agencies from liability for negligence.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shields
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The bugs’ bold movements could be a way to advertise their own chemical defenses from eating toxic plants.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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Timchenko openly discussed how his company’s investments in battery storage, solar, and wind are not merely green-transition gestures but are key defenses in an ongoing energy war—and symbols of the nation’s undying spirit.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The case also wraps around all four side of the iPhone, with the same elevated lip that protects the screen.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Making this distinction prevents overengineering and protects morale, budget, and timeline.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Carpentersville recently rezoned its portion of the property for residential use while West Dundee’s is zoned for B2 commercial, which covers a lot of development options, Cavallaro said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The concern is that whatever AI safeguards might have been put in place are insufficient and are allowing people to incur mental harm while using generative AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tesla has since reincorporated in Texas and is appealing the Delaware ruling, but the company said the new plan reflects shareholder feedback and stronger governance safeguards.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jeffrey Breinholt, an architect of the material support statutes who spent three decades as a federal terrorism prosecutor, defends the laws as crucial to closing loopholes that were exploited by foreign militant groups and their domestic sympathizers.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a nonpartisan organization that defends First Amendment rights across the political spectrum, and survey company College Pulse rank the campus speech environment of 257 public and private universities each year.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The result is an erosion of individual agency and a system that guards access rather than broadens it.—
Anmol Verma,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other players of note include offensive/defensive tackle Stacy Peck, running back Joe Pullio, guards Evan Murphy and Braden Delisle, and safety Parker Delong.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Other consumer advocates agree that more protections are needed.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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More than half of CMOs said they were focused on strengthening data privacy and protections over the next two years, up from around four in 10 in the previous year’s survey.—
Tom Barkley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The building needed extensive renovations, including new floors, interior walls, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, and repairs for water damage to the roof.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Show the shop floor in action Don’t underestimate how compelling your day-to-day operations can be to folks outside your four walls.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Shields.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shields. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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