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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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
J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
Prioritize flow, because smart pacing safeguards quality.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Different jurisdictions are entitled to pursue AI on their own timelines, with their own safeguards and mixes of vendors.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
But some council members said key privacy and transparency safeguards had not yet been fully spelled out in the LiveView contract.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
When some people in severe distress imagine a peaceful end to what feels like unbearable pain, the availability of medical assistance in dying may shape their thinking, and current safeguards do not seem sufficient to prevent tragic outcomes.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
In practice, these safeguards can be difficult to implement in fast-moving, crowded environments.
—Michele Heisler, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Healthy Rivers and Landscapes’ flexibility represents potentially weakened enforceable safeguards for environmental and tribal groups, as the program relies on voluntary commitments instead of mandatory flow standards.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Google says auto browse is designed with safeguards and will pause to ask for confirmation before making purchases or posting content.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
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
Quality education empowers children and young people, safeguards their health and well-being, and breaks cycles of poverty.
—Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Earlier this month, the justices heard arguments in a case that could overturn or severely narrow the 1935 precedent that safeguards agency independence.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 29 Dec. 2025
Each of these scenic properties safeguards the environment, prioritizes sustainable practices, and provides guests with luxury accommodations.
—Kristin Songy Diehl, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
Biotech safeguards our national security by bolstering agriculture and energy production and protecting us from pandemics and bioterrorism.
—Sen. Todd Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Building a Cloud Security Strategy Building a cloud security framework that not only safeguards data but also enables an IT team to keep an eye out for potential threats is necessary to meet today's requirements.
—Jason Phillips, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Providing the funding also safeguards the revenue and economic benefit that sustains rural communities around the park, state officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
Instead of using those safeguards, the administration has layered additional education spending on top of the Blueprint, increasing long-term obligations while ignoring current fiscal constraints.
—J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
Prioritize flow, because smart pacing safeguards quality.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Different jurisdictions are entitled to pursue AI on their own timelines, with their own safeguards and mixes of vendors.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
But some council members said key privacy and transparency safeguards had not yet been fully spelled out in the LiveView contract.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
When some people in severe distress imagine a peaceful end to what feels like unbearable pain, the availability of medical assistance in dying may shape their thinking, and current safeguards do not seem sufficient to prevent tragic outcomes.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
In practice, these safeguards can be difficult to implement in fast-moving, crowded environments.
—Michele Heisler, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Healthy Rivers and Landscapes’ flexibility represents potentially weakened enforceable safeguards for environmental and tribal groups, as the program relies on voluntary commitments instead of mandatory flow standards.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Google says auto browse is designed with safeguards and will pause to ask for confirmation before making purchases or posting content.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Physical activity safeguards your heart, helps stave off metabolic disease, and improves your strength and stamina.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
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
Quality education empowers children and young people, safeguards their health and well-being, and breaks cycles of poverty.
—Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Earlier this month, the justices heard arguments in a case that could overturn or severely narrow the 1935 precedent that safeguards agency independence.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 29 Dec. 2025
Each of these scenic properties safeguards the environment, prioritizes sustainable practices, and provides guests with luxury accommodations.
—Kristin Songy Diehl, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
Biotech safeguards our national security by bolstering agriculture and energy production and protecting us from pandemics and bioterrorism.
—Sen. Todd Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Building a Cloud Security Strategy Building a cloud security framework that not only safeguards data but also enables an IT team to keep an eye out for potential threats is necessary to meet today's requirements.
—Jason Phillips, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Providing the funding also safeguards the revenue and economic benefit that sustains rural communities around the park, state officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguards
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The Council should start by strengthening protections so that teaching artists can continue to serve the New Yorkers who need them without unnecessary delays.—
Kimberly Olsen,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Carr’s action restores competitive neutrality by allowing Verizon to follow the Consumer Code for Wireless Service, the voluntary industry standard adopted in 2013 that governs unlocking transparency, timing and military protections.—
Roslyn Layton,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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McKinnon takes serious precautions to ensure every last component of a costume stays intact, even as athletes leap, spin, and twirl at rapid pace.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2026
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These wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Feb. 2026
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But the slow drip of revelations has reinforced a perception that power protects itself and that ordinary citizens live under a different standard.—
Kaitlyn Buss,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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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
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The Russian Defense Ministry said its air defenses downed 95 Ukrainian drones overnight over several regions, the Azov Sea and Crimea, which Russia illegally annexed in 2014.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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But the Chiefs desperately need to find a true lead back this offseason— someone who can either force defenses to respect the run or can punish those who don’t.—
Sam McDowell
February 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … JUDGE ON TRIAL — Supreme Court justice defends Grammys attendance as senator calls for investigation.—
,
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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None of these are permanent shields.—
Matt Shumer,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Come next spring, shields and masks will no longer be confined to weekend getaways in the great outdoors.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 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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The government brought forward major reforms and bans on assault-style weapons after the country suffered its worst-ever shooting attack in 2020, when a man impersonating a police officer killed 22 people in northern Nova Scotia.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Before the June war, Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, a short technical step away from weapons-grade levels.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Safeguards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguards. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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