1
as in protections
means or method of defending
with these safeguards in place, no one should be able to break into our computers
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2
as in precautions
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 protects
to drive danger or attack away from
sheepdogs safeguard the flock from attacks by wolves
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Recent Examples of safeguards
Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Platforms promise safeguards, but in practice, graphic clips often spread faster than moderation systems can react.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Since then, the legal safeguards against such encounters have weakened.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Tess Crowley/The Deseret News/AP What To Know Despite the event being ticketed, multiple attendees and security experts say the safeguards in place were minimal and inadequate for a high-profile figure.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Tesla has since reincorporated in Texas and is appealing the Delaware ruling, but the company said the new plan reflects shareholder feedback and stronger governance safeguards.
—Akash Sriram, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
These safeguards will also protect you from phishing attempts that try to steal your personal and sensitive data, which can lead to problems like identity and fraud.
—PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The decision safeguards workers' procedural rights in the hiring process, could set a precedent for other states considering similar measures, and marks a significant check on the expansion of federal enforcement authority.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Platforms promise safeguards, but in practice, graphic clips often spread faster than moderation systems can react.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Since then, the legal safeguards against such encounters have weakened.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Tess Crowley/The Deseret News/AP What To Know Despite the event being ticketed, multiple attendees and security experts say the safeguards in place were minimal and inadequate for a high-profile figure.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Tesla has since reincorporated in Texas and is appealing the Delaware ruling, but the company said the new plan reflects shareholder feedback and stronger governance safeguards.
—Akash Sriram, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
These safeguards will also protect you from phishing attempts that try to steal your personal and sensitive data, which can lead to problems like identity and fraud.
—PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
This safeguards regulatory adherence while ensuring fair market competition between domestic and imported products.
—Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The decision safeguards workers' procedural rights in the hiring process, could set a precedent for other states considering similar measures, and marks a significant check on the expansion of federal enforcement authority.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguards
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But consolidation should be considered carefully, ideally with an advisor, because there may be trade-offs in protections or access.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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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
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And, as coronavirus cases are once again rising, what precautions should people take to reduce their chances of infection?—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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These precautions help reduce the risk of electrical surges, as lightning can follow conductive pathways.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The agency said vaccination within the first day of birth, followed by two-to-three additional doses, protects children for life.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The truth of conservatism lies elsewhere, in the unshakeable principles that the dispensable litany of professed ideals protects.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 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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Friedman defends the All Elite Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship on November 18, 2023 at AEW Full Gear.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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McDaniels defends Maye Following his recent press conferences, something is amiss with Drake Maye.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Demerzel shields the embryo with her body, and both are incinerated, vanishing in a white-hot instant, love and code consumed together.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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This consistency, Nassau argues, shields founders from the reputational hit of a prior lead refusing to participate in follow-ons.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Zelensky said Russia is planning two more heavy offensives after three previous attempts failed and that allies must sustain production of drones and electronic warfare systems and keep weapons and funding flowing to support Ukraine.—
Brendan Cole
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The main concern is the stagnant nature of the offense, largely down to the absence of some key weapons – Rashee Rice is missing through suspension and Xavier Worthy suffered a freak shoulder injury in Week 1.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, the win was a team effort as forward Brianna Turner (four points, six rebounds), forward Mikayla Timpson (nine points), guards Shey Peddy, Lexie Hull, and Aerial Powers brought the defensive energy and physicality that Indiana desperately needed.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The entrance to the building is always locked, and at least one officer guards the stairway down to the safes, where advanced securities are in place, including a fingerprint and iris scanner and an electronic key card reader.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Safeguards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguards. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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