as in defends
to drive danger or attack away from
the mother bear was just trying to protect her cubs
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Recent Examples of protects
But the slow drip of revelations has reinforced a perception that power protects itself and that ordinary citizens live under a different standard.
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Kaitlyn Buss, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
The texture-smoothing formula also includes cupuaçu butter—another moisture-locking workhorse—as well as caffeine, which helps boost collagen production, reduces puffiness, and protects skin from environmental damage.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Well, the Fourth Amendment protects all people, regardless of citizenship or national origin, from unreasonable search and seizure.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Seeking clarity here protects everyone, including you.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Snow substantially protects ticks.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Because love protects and gives confidence.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
Grassley has argued that the practice protects checks and balances, encourages the White House to consult with senators, and prevents administrations of either party from jamming through prosecutors and judges who lack local support.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
The settlement agreement protects the anonymity of the affected youth and families while securing the withdrawal of the government’s demands for their medical records — and those of their fellow patients, Silver said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Kaitlyn Buss, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
The texture-smoothing formula also includes cupuaçu butter—another moisture-locking workhorse—as well as caffeine, which helps boost collagen production, reduces puffiness, and protects skin from environmental damage.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Well, the Fourth Amendment protects all people, regardless of citizenship or national origin, from unreasonable search and seizure.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Seeking clarity here protects everyone, including you.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Snow substantially protects ticks.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Because love protects and gives confidence.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
Grassley has argued that the practice protects checks and balances, encourages the White House to consult with senators, and prevents administrations of either party from jamming through prosecutors and judges who lack local support.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
The settlement agreement protects the anonymity of the affected youth and families while securing the withdrawal of the government’s demands for their medical records — and those of their fellow patients, Silver said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protects
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Continue reading … JUDGE ON TRIAL — Supreme Court justice defends Grammys attendance as senator calls for investigation.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots throws a pass while Devon Witherspoon of the Seattle Seahawks defends.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said the department ignored all 57 immigration detainer requests issued by federal authorities last year, citing a city law that shields noncitizens from deportation under certain circumstances.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Social media companies are protected by the 1st Amendment and by Section 230, a decades-old law that shields internet companies from liability for what users produce and share on their platforms.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Physical activity safeguards your heart, helps stave off metabolic disease, and improves your strength and stamina.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2026
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Beadlock 18-inch wheels sit in beefy 40-inch tires at every corner, and favorable approach, departure, and breakover angles—obviously a must on the dunes—are complemented by a low-drag shell that also safeguards stability.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
28 Jan. 2026
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Junior guards Ben Piekarz, the coach’s son, and Dave Malley each made four 3-pointers, including three apiece in the second half.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The core rotation of Swain, post Matas Vokietaitis, forward Lassina Traore, wing Cam Heide and guards Tramon Mark, Simeon Wilcher, Jordan Pope and Chendall Weaver have played in a cumulative 190 out of a possible 192 games.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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