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
Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The proposal would specifically define terms like event contracts while also requiring exchanges to implement safeguards against advertising, illicit finance, and fund segregation.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday to create new safeguards for people receiving services from the Department of Developmental Services.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
OpenAI said in a statement to CBS News that the company has strengthened its safeguards to improve how ChatGPT responds to signs of distress by connecting people with local support and mental health resources.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Porter qualified her answer by saying there would need to be safeguards and Bianco suggested drug treatment should be handled through the criminal justice system.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Lawsuits pointed out that OpenAI’s help center teaches banned users how to skirt the safeguards, and customer support also sends an email with the same instructions when accounts are deactivated.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
OpenAI’s Vice President of Global Policy Ann O’Leary committed to improving the company’s systems for detecting repeat policy violators and other safeguards in a letter to Canadian Minister of Artificial Intelligence Evan Solomon in the wake of the shooting.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
They’re regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to ensure proper safeguards are in place to prevent microscopic cement particles from causing health problems in nearby residents.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Such an education feeds their curiosity, safeguards their intellectual humility, and develops their capacity for empathy.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The First Amendment safeguards the separation of church and state, and the freedom of families to choose how, when and if to provide their children with religious instruction.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
This key milestone, overseen by the UK’s Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), the Environment Agency, and Natural Resources Wales, provides formal validation that there are no fundamental safety, security, or safeguards flaws in the SMR-300 design.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The encryption in standard computing—the kind that safeguards your email from hackers—is so difficult to solve that classical computers using regular chips can never break it.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Planning ahead protects our community, preserves essential services, and safeguards Tamarac’s financial future.
—Carol Mendelson, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
If the voltage continues to drop further for any reason, the main contactor disconnects the entire system and safeguards the battery.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, the force that safeguards the Islamic Republic, answers directly to him.
—Suman Naishadham, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
The Broward School Board has approved new safeguards after facing criticism from state Republican leaders for using a district logo and a district credit card in connection to a Democratic Party fundraiser.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The proposal would specifically define terms like event contracts while also requiring exchanges to implement safeguards against advertising, illicit finance, and fund segregation.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday to create new safeguards for people receiving services from the Department of Developmental Services.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
OpenAI said in a statement to CBS News that the company has strengthened its safeguards to improve how ChatGPT responds to signs of distress by connecting people with local support and mental health resources.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Porter qualified her answer by saying there would need to be safeguards and Bianco suggested drug treatment should be handled through the criminal justice system.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Lawsuits pointed out that OpenAI’s help center teaches banned users how to skirt the safeguards, and customer support also sends an email with the same instructions when accounts are deactivated.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
OpenAI’s Vice President of Global Policy Ann O’Leary committed to improving the company’s systems for detecting repeat policy violators and other safeguards in a letter to Canadian Minister of Artificial Intelligence Evan Solomon in the wake of the shooting.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
They’re regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to ensure proper safeguards are in place to prevent microscopic cement particles from causing health problems in nearby residents.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
If these safeguards advance, why is the emphasis not on reforming underlying financing practices—including deferred interest and retroactive interest models—rather than further burdening providers who are attempting to offer patients a lawful payment pathway when traditional coverage fails them?
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Such an education feeds their curiosity, safeguards their intellectual humility, and develops their capacity for empathy.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The First Amendment safeguards the separation of church and state, and the freedom of families to choose how, when and if to provide their children with religious instruction.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
This key milestone, overseen by the UK’s Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), the Environment Agency, and Natural Resources Wales, provides formal validation that there are no fundamental safety, security, or safeguards flaws in the SMR-300 design.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The encryption in standard computing—the kind that safeguards your email from hackers—is so difficult to solve that classical computers using regular chips can never break it.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Planning ahead protects our community, preserves essential services, and safeguards Tamarac’s financial future.
—Carol Mendelson, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
If the voltage continues to drop further for any reason, the main contactor disconnects the entire system and safeguards the battery.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, the force that safeguards the Islamic Republic, answers directly to him.
—Suman Naishadham, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguards
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During his appearances on Capitol Hill this month, Secretary Kennendy was grilled about the administration's defense of the pesticide industry and weakening of protections against mercury pollution, another issue that Kennedy had worked on as an advocate.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Revisiting maps mid-decade for political advantage runs directly against both the spirit and the plain language of those protections.—
Dan Daley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dubious precautions Mounting interest in the potential benefits of psychedelic drugs has led to a rise in psychedelic retreats around the world.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
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But like any other countertop appliance, air fryers come with their own learning curve and important safety precautions.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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City Council Speaker Julie Menin deserves credit for advancing legislation that protects synagogues, churches, mosques and other places of worship by deploying safety perimeters keeping protesters at a distance.—
Elliot Cosgrove,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hezbollah has introduced fiber-optic drones to its arsenal in the latest escalation with Israel, using nearly invisible cables to control the weapons and bypass Israeli electronic defenses that down other drones.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Militaries have spent years building up their defenses against drone warfare, with one of the most effective methods being the use of electronic jamming to sever the radio connection between the operator and the drone.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Founded in 1922, PEN America is a writers’ and free-expression advocacy group that defends the rights of authors and opposes censorship.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Economist defends its policy of not using bylines as tradition, citing the fact many of their articles are the product of collaborations between writers and taking the Ochsian view that what is written is more important than who writes it.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Another $3 million is going toward retrofitting bus shields for bus operators.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The crimson, sapphire, and emerald of the shields are echoed in the ladies' gowns and the jewels on their necks, ears, and wrists.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Washington might consider restoring the Fulbright Program, and work on better coordination between the US State Department, which issues visas, and Homeland Security, which guards entry points.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Amodei cited the concern that Anthropic technology would be used for fully autonomous lethal weapons whose decisions were made without human involvement — and the potential for AI to be used for mass domestic surveillance on an unprecedented scale.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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In addition to SBIs to defend against missile attacks, Golden Dome will include lower-altitude and ground-based munitions suited for eliminating drones and other smaller, slower-moving aerial weapons.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
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