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as in defense
means or method of defending
this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower
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as in safety
the state of not being exposed to danger
the open boat offered no protection from the weather
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Recent Examples of protection
The Travelon Anti-theft Messenger Bag has locking zippers, slash-resistant mesh body panels, dual cut-resistant strap cables, and even RFID-blocking protection to prevent the theft of sensitive information from IDs and credit cards.
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Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Although spiderwort is drought tolerant, plants benefit from protection from the hot afternoon sun.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Illinois does offer some protections.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
But vetoing the bill outright, rather than working to refine it, sends the wrong message — and leaves a gaping hole in protections that are urgently needed.
—Elliot Cosgrove, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Although spiderwort is drought tolerant, plants benefit from protection from the hot afternoon sun.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Illinois does offer some protections.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
But vetoing the bill outright, rather than working to refine it, sends the wrong message — and leaves a gaping hole in protections that are urgently needed.
—Elliot Cosgrove, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
Noun
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When heathy, Kancey has been a big part of the Bucs defense.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the shortages of Patriot defense systems remain a concern amid reports that the Pentagon is considering diverting advanced defensive weapons earmarked for Ukraine to the Middle East.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If your recliner is old and worn, that age will clearly show with a protector.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Denver lost its two best rim protectors, who also supplied the bulk of its offensive baseline production via cuts for dunks and lobs and corner 3-point shooting.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
29 Apr. 2026
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For major criminals, the city seemed to offer not only impunity but also sunshine, an easy life style, and safety.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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But what’s paramount right now is her safety.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are safeguards in place in case the salary cap does not increase or increases minimally.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Anthropic, the San Francisco company behind the chatbot Claude, clashed with the Pentagon earlier this year over whether there were adequate safeguards around the military’s use of its technology.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Time spent in hair, makeup and wardrobe count as work, and a parent or guardian must stay close to the child on set.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The law also expands background checks for adults living with guardians and would create an independent advocate position in the Attorney General's Office to handle complaints and review child welfare practices.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Democrats and defense experts warned that the move could benefit Russia and weaken NATO security.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Many HOAs inquire about the rules regarding the installation of security-monitoring cameras.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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When Yoon was in office, Kim was embroiled in a series of scandals that hurt her husband’s approval rating and provided relentless political ammunition to his rivals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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When Yoon was in office, Kim was embroiled in scandals that hurt her husband’s approval rating and provided political ammunition to his rivals.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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At 6-9, 325, Burke is a massive player who looks to overwhelm defenders on every snap.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Because a defender never touched him, the ball was awarded to the Battlehawks.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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