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as in protection
means or method of defending
with these safeguards in place, no one should be able to break into our computers
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as in precaution
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury
safeguards that were intended to assure our security, but not at the expense of our liberty
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
sheepdogs safeguard the flock from attacks by wolves
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Recent Examples of safeguard
Lisa Eadicicco, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Hedge against inflation As commodities that cannot be artificially inflated, gold and other precious metals such as silver work as a safeguard against the rising interest rates of fiat currencies such as the U.S. dollar.
—Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Prioritize safety, stay well-informed, and act responsibly to safeguard lives and property.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In one of his first actions as president, Donald Trump revoked a sweeping executive order from the Biden era that sought to implement safeguards on artificial intelligence.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Hedge against inflation As commodities that cannot be artificially inflated, gold and other precious metals such as silver work as a safeguard against the rising interest rates of fiat currencies such as the U.S. dollar.
—Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
The commission helps bring clean industries and jobs to local communities and safeguards the region’s freshwater resources, according to a news release.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Prioritize safety, stay well-informed, and act responsibly to safeguard lives and property.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguard
Noun
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Drivers had been pushing for minimum wages and other protections since 2023, but Gov. Tim Walz vetoed the first version of a wage bill that passed that year.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2025
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That said, winter is the perfect time to invest in luxury beauty products that deliver real protection against environmental stressors.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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While consumer spending may shift to lower-cost substitutes in a recession, these companies have taken precautions to dampen any worrisome investors.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Beyond vaccination, Altmann suggests taking daily precautions to minimize your risk of getting sick.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Chris Malone Mendez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Iran’s nuclear facilities are now exposed to attack, after Israel destroyed almost all of the air defenses protecting them in October.—
David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Junior forward Ali Thomas and Batavia’s team defense, meanwhile, also stepped up.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Though Senate Republicans have pushed for two bills to address Mr. Trump's priorities, House Republicans are pursuing one major bill to address border security, defense and energy priorities, along with $4.5 trillion in tax cuts.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano, defended the selection process when economist Peter Schiff questioned XRP's inclusion.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Musk and President Donald Trump have defended the requirement, which calls on federal workers to list five personal accomplishments from the past week, though other White House officials had backed away from the suggestion that failing to do so will result in termination as Musk has said publicly.—
Christian Datoc,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
4 Mar. 2025
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The rest of the page displays a laundry list of what these shields involve.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
4 Mar. 2025
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When cops made their first attempt to get inside, Rivera shot at them, hitting an officer’s ballistic shield, police said.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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In September, Egypt conducted a military drill in Sinai using live ammunition, followed by a military parade in October that was attended by President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi.—
Sarah El Sirgany,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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During his arrest, law enforcement officials allegedly located and seized 27 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 44 grams of cocaine, 32 grams of crack cocaine, $3,200 in cash, and a box of .45 caliber ammunition, court records show.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Safeguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguard. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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