as in shields
means or method of defending
a strong and free press is our best buckler against tyranny
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucklers
Noun
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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
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Adopting a Zero Trust security model not only hardens defenses but also enables digital business innovation by ensuring that new services are built on a trustworthy foundation, boosting user confidence and adoption.—
Durga Krishnamoorthy,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Israeli fighter jets launched ballistic missiles from the Red Sea to strike Hamas leaders in Qatar on September 9, in a move that bypassed regional air defenses and avoided crossing into Middle Eastern airspace.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The amendment’s ambiguous language, cumbersome procedures, and insufficient safeguards create dangerous vulnerabilities in our democratic system that must be addressed.—
Lynn Schmidt,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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Managers won’t cede control without safeguards.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Zelensky said Russia is planning two more heavy offensives after three previous attempts failed and that allies must sustain production of drones and electronic warfare systems and keep weapons and funding flowing to support Ukraine.—
Brendan Cole
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The main concern is the stagnant nature of the offense, largely down to the absence of some key weapons – Rashee Rice is missing through suspension and Xavier Worthy suffered a freak shoulder injury in Week 1.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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And with the President safely ensconced behind the castle walls, the royal charm offensive has begun in earnest.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Launched in 2024 by Sol and Jennia Fredrique Aponte, the summit was born from a desire to create a space where artists of color can thrive beyond traditional gallery walls.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But consolidation should be considered carefully, ideally with an advisor, because there may be trade-offs in protections or access.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Biden administration granted the protections citing a severe humanitarian emergency, a collapse of basic services, political turbulence and economic problems.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Bucklers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucklers. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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