as in defenses
means or method of defending
the slightly built boy used his sharp wit as a shield against the school's bullies
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as in protects
to drive danger or attack away from
celebrities who are shielded by a cluster of bodyguards whenever they appear in public
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Recent Examples of shields
Matt Shumer, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
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
To bridge the gap between nuclear power and field safety, the team is using 3D printing to create custom radiation shields.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Her ruling shields more than 300,000 Haitians — at least 158,000 of them living in Florida — from deportation back to their volatile country while an ongoing lawsuit proceeds.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Its back is a row of shields and churns the oceans to a frothing boil.
—Big Think, 5 Feb. 2026
Dunn then returned to the NWSL and her comfort zone at midfield with the NC Courage, winning back-to-back shields and championships with them in 2018 and 2019.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
There's also a vital element of resource management that plays a role in every encounter, forcing players to juggle power distribution between shields, weapons, and engines while also managing heat levels within their craft.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Police units, including some with riot shields and gas masks, monitored the gathering from a distance but there were no clashes or unrest.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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
But other Republican sources signaled their discomfort, and some called for an investigation—a routine step for a normal presidency, but a daring breach of partisan discipline in an administration that shields itself from accountability and tries to put itself above the law.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Their year-long efforts resulted in an ultra-light protective layer that shields the electronics while preserving maneuverability.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Politics aside, Newsom’s proposal would streamline governance that is now opaque and fragmented, and shields the system’s many points of authority from accountability.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
The administration made noises last year about firing Powell despite federal law that shields the chair from serving strictly at the president’s pleasure.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Both are interwoven with conductive materials such as stainless steel threads, which form a Faraday cage that shields the wearer against the lines’ electric fields.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Jan. 2026
This clarity shields your tender core.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
None of these are permanent shields.
—Matt Shumer, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
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
To bridge the gap between nuclear power and field safety, the team is using 3D printing to create custom radiation shields.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Her ruling shields more than 300,000 Haitians — at least 158,000 of them living in Florida — from deportation back to their volatile country while an ongoing lawsuit proceeds.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Its back is a row of shields and churns the oceans to a frothing boil.
—Big Think, 5 Feb. 2026
Dunn then returned to the NWSL and her comfort zone at midfield with the NC Courage, winning back-to-back shields and championships with them in 2018 and 2019.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
There's also a vital element of resource management that plays a role in every encounter, forcing players to juggle power distribution between shields, weapons, and engines while also managing heat levels within their craft.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Police units, including some with riot shields and gas masks, monitored the gathering from a distance but there were no clashes or unrest.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
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
But other Republican sources signaled their discomfort, and some called for an investigation—a routine step for a normal presidency, but a daring breach of partisan discipline in an administration that shields itself from accountability and tries to put itself above the law.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Their year-long efforts resulted in an ultra-light protective layer that shields the electronics while preserving maneuverability.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Politics aside, Newsom’s proposal would streamline governance that is now opaque and fragmented, and shields the system’s many points of authority from accountability.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
The administration made noises last year about firing Powell despite federal law that shields the chair from serving strictly at the president’s pleasure.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Both are interwoven with conductive materials such as stainless steel threads, which form a Faraday cage that shields the wearer against the lines’ electric fields.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Jan. 2026
This clarity shields your tender core.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shields
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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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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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In addition to the services offered athletes during the Games, Team USA’s travel insurance carrier covers ongoing care to athletes who sustain injuries at the Olympics that require follow-up.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The district now fully covers monthly premiums for its employees but has proposed charging employees a monthly rate, with a sliding scale based on their salaries.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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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
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Prioritize flow, because smart pacing safeguards quality.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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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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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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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
Noun
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Oval holes in the walls once held lamps to light the street after dark.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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On the walls and propped up against the room’s perimeter are frames and presentation boards.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Shields.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shields. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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