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as in defending
to drive danger or attack away from
the mother bear was just trying to protect her cubs
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Recent Examples of protecting
Ashley Paul, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
But many environmental experts, including Earthjustice senior attorney Mychal Ozaeta, say the proposal caters to the coal industry rather than protecting communities.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Governments exist with the sole purpose of protecting individual rights.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The rubella vaccine went beyond protecting the children who received it.
—Jake Scott, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Robin’s girlfriend Vicky (Amybeth McNulty) isn’t even mentioned after the Upside Down is destroyed, despite being part of the team that is protecting Max.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
Passion and joy are worth protecting.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Democrats have used the government shutdown to call for protecting enhanced tax credits for purchasing health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
These veggies appear to be most closely tied to protecting the brain, so try to eat them every day.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
Our students, families, and taxpayers deserve leaders who put the best interests of the community first, not individuals who appear focused on protecting one another instead of protecting the integrity of our school system.
—Ashley Paul, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
But many environmental experts, including Earthjustice senior attorney Mychal Ozaeta, say the proposal caters to the coal industry rather than protecting communities.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Governments exist with the sole purpose of protecting individual rights.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The rubella vaccine went beyond protecting the children who received it.
—Jake Scott, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Robin’s girlfriend Vicky (Amybeth McNulty) isn’t even mentioned after the Upside Down is destroyed, despite being part of the team that is protecting Max.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
Passion and joy are worth protecting.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Democrats have used the government shutdown to call for protecting enhanced tax credits for purchasing health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
These veggies appear to be most closely tied to protecting the brain, so try to eat them every day.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protecting
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Newcastle face the toughest task, playing defending European champions PSG in Paris knowing even a win won’t guarantee them a top-eight spot because of goal difference potentially coming into play.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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But Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has refused to budge, defending blue slips as a core component of the Senate’s constitutional role in providing advice and consent.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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This has a better chance of safeguarding the duty‑free retail model and ensuring policymakers understand the channel’s economic contribution.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The two also share a passion for cinemas, as Scott recently shared in a profile with Rolling Stone the importance of safeguarding the theatergoing experience.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2026
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People will also be asking who has a building big enough for our subset group of archivists documenting, artists making things, community organizers gathering, professors panicking, singers singing, parents guarding in order to gather us together again.—
Angela Pelster,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Longtime American allies who have been guarding tens of thousands of Islamic State fighters and their families agreed this week to be integrated into the Syrian armed forces.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
23 Jan. 2026
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The goal is to enhance our lives by sharing safety measures, shielding each other from outside dangers; advancements in intelligence; and natural resources.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Repairs are carried out by torchlight, giant sandbags shielding what still works.—
Derek Gatopoulos,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Protecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protecting. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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