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as in defense
means or method of defending
this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower
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as in safety
the state of not being exposed to danger
the open boat offered no protection from the weather
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Recent Examples of protection
Guyton really struggled in protection over the first month of the year and wasn’t much better in the run game.
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Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 13 June 2025
The actor was fully padded, while Beckinsale only received mini pads, providing no protection.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Meanwhile, bisabolol provides additional soothing benefits as well as protection from free radical damage.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 13 June 2025
Workers need stronger protections, real wage growth, and leadership that values people over profits.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 13 June 2025
The actor was fully padded, while Beckinsale only received mini pads, providing no protection.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Meanwhile, bisabolol provides additional soothing benefits as well as protection from free radical damage.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 13 June 2025
Workers need stronger protections, real wage growth, and leadership that values people over profits.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
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Although the maximum sentence for smuggling one person is 10 years and Abrego Garcia is accused of transporting hundreds of people over nearly a decade, his defense attorneys point out there's no minimum sentence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
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The reports also said Ruiz has claimed self defense; USA TODAY has reached out to LVMPD for more information.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The Thunder have a first-team all-defense honoree in Lu Dort, a second-team member in Jalen Williams, one of the league’s best rim protectors in Isaiah Hartenstein and an elite perimeter stopper in Alex Caruso.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
4 June 2025
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Andy has appointed himself the protector of his younger stepsister, Piper (Sora Wong) — a role that has included everything from protecting her from other girls’ mockery to hiding the fact that their father has been abusing him.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
30 May 2025
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The Astroworld Tragedy interviews crowd safety expert Scott Davidson, onsite paramedic Jose Villegas, and security guards Jackson and Samuel Bush (who were only hired hours before the festival began) to paint a picture of the poor planning that contributed to the festival’s death tally.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
10 June 2025
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The duo was not joined by any other BTS members at the ceremony as officials reportedly wanted to avoid overcrowding and other safety issues.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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These are signs that AI is becoming an emotional and social tool for vulnerable children without corresponding safeguards or oversight.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Although 27 states have adopted legislation that bans discrimination based on natural textures and protective styles like braids, locs, and twists, there’s still no federal safeguard.—
Sophie Meharenna,
Allure,
6 June 2025
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According to the Federal Register, recommendation votes are scheduled for multiple vaccines, including for the Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to those whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford them.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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The child must appear in person with both parents or legal guardians.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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In prior court filings, Oakley insists security physically accosted him and security lacked a valid reason to kick him out.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Ricardo Rodríguez, who worked as a security contractor in the United Arab Emirates after leaving the Colombian military, said in an interview that veterans should be able to take their skills elsewhere.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The majority also overturned William’s convictions for possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition, saying the convictions amounted to violation of the Constitution’s double jeopardy prohibition because he was effectively charged twice for the same crime.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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Spurred on by their own security concerns, European allies and Canada have already been ramping up military spending, including arms and ammunition purchases, since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.—
Lorne Cook,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Giuntoli’s departure meant Comolli’s arrival, and the former Liverpool and Tottenham director spoke at length with Tudor and was seemingly won over by what the former defender had to say.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The trailer showed the video game version of the NFL’s reigning Offensive Player of the Year receiving the ball, juking around Curl and leaving the defender in the dust.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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