as in precaution
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury
believes that a vigorously free press is one of our nation's most vital palladia against tyranny
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These items contain small but valuable amounts of precious metals, including gold (Au) and palladium (Pd) which are widely used for their excellent conductivity, stability and corrosion resistance.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Gold, silver, platinum and palladium all responded positively to a number of factors, from rising geopolitical tensions to changes to global trade to the accelerating energy transition.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Silver futures have soared a whopping 146% this year, while platinum futures have gained almost 150% and palladium futures have gained 100%.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
The rhodium, palladium and platinum used in these parts are valuable, and rhodium can go for $20,000 per ounce, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Gold, silver, platinum and palladium all responded positively to a number of factors, from rising geopolitical tensions to changes to global trade to the accelerating energy transition.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Silver futures have soared a whopping 146% this year, while platinum futures have gained almost 150% and palladium futures have gained 100%.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
The rhodium, palladium and platinum used in these parts are valuable, and rhodium can go for $20,000 per ounce, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palladium
precaution
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And Lemon is reportedly not the only one taking these precautions.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Feb. 2026
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This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Palladium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palladium. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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