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as in safeguards
means or method of defending
this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower
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as in defenders
someone that protects
the bodyguard was her protection from overzealous fans
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Recent Examples of protections
But consolidation should be considered carefully, ideally with an advisor, because there may be trade-offs in protections or access.
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Larry Light, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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
The Voting Rights Act includes specific protections for majority-minority communities to ensure their voters have a fair chance to elect a candidate of their choice.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Other consumer advocates agree that more protections are needed.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
That said, if privacy protections, a robust reading mode, and various Apple-specific features (such as Continuity and Handoff) are a priority, Safari is a perfectly competent alternative.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Other protections than dust control are usually put in place by cities, Ziolkowski said, but these protections don’t exist in Boise or on a state level in Idaho.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
We were given the address of a hotel and told we would be reimbursed for it, as well as transportation and meals, according to European air passenger protections.
—Seth Kugel, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said earlier Thursday that the city had added more protections, including heavy trucks and heavy steel barriers.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Larry Light, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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
The Voting Rights Act includes specific protections for majority-minority communities to ensure their voters have a fair chance to elect a candidate of their choice.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Other consumer advocates agree that more protections are needed.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
That said, if privacy protections, a robust reading mode, and various Apple-specific features (such as Continuity and Handoff) are a priority, Safari is a perfectly competent alternative.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Other protections than dust control are usually put in place by cities, Ziolkowski said, but these protections don’t exist in Boise or on a state level in Idaho.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
We were given the address of a hotel and told we would be reimbursed for it, as well as transportation and meals, according to European air passenger protections.
—Seth Kugel, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said earlier Thursday that the city had added more protections, including heavy trucks and heavy steel barriers.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protections
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Reserve audits, compliance and technical safeguards must keep pace with demand, especially in regions where adoption is fastest.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Platforms promise safeguards, but in practice, graphic clips often spread faster than moderation systems can react.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Now, with some help from the defenders behind them, Cleveland’s pitchers have paved the way for a last-gasp run at a playoff spot.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The city has become a fortress, and Ukrainian defenders are doing everything possible to prevent it from falling.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
15 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
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The nonprofit has served more than 1,000 Indigenous youths from 20 endangered rivers, with a goal to inspire them to become the next generation of water and river protectors.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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Last season, right guard Mike Onwenu and right tackle Morgan Moses graded out positively at Pro Football Focus, while Campbell and Wilson were in college, and Garrett Bradbury ranked among the NFL’s worst pass-protectors among all centers.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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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
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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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In 2016, the Mans petitioned to become Natalia’s legal guardians; however, a hearing was required to determine whether Natalia was a minor or a legal adult.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The shop also mentors and trains locals to be guides and guardians of their backyard coastline.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
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Two centuries ago, the Litunga (king) turned what had been his private hunting grounds over to his people as custodians.—
Mazuba Kapambwe,
AFAR Media,
10 Sep. 2025
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From ETFs pulling in tens of billions to companies adding bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to their balance sheets, demand for trusted custodians is set to accelerate.—
Marie Poteriaieva,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Protections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protections. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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