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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
This thriller follows cello prodigy Curtis Wilson, who is forced to enter the witness protection program because of trouble with his drug-dealing father.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 June 2025
So, it's believed that there is cross immunity protection.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 1 June 2025
The Refugee Act of 1980, which codified legal protections for those fleeing persecution, was supposed to be insulated from domestic identity politics.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 1 June 2025
Standout benefit: Useful add-ons include wedding cancellation insurance and protections for traveling pets.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 June 2025
So, it's believed that there is cross immunity protection.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 1 June 2025
The Refugee Act of 1980, which codified legal protections for those fleeing persecution, was supposed to be insulated from domestic identity politics.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 1 June 2025
Standout benefit: Useful add-ons include wedding cancellation insurance and protections for traveling pets.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
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The video is likely to be used by both prosecutors and defense attorneys as evidence in Dugan's criminal case.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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In the face of nature’s power, preparation remains our most effective and enduring defense.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The Thunder have a first-team all-defense honoree in Lu Dort, a second-team member in Jalen Williams, one of the league’s best rim protectors in Isaiah Hartenstein and an elite perimeter stopper in Alex Caruso.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
4 June 2025
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The 6-foot-11, 215-pounder is one of the league’s best rim protectors and can switch out and guard on the perimeter.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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The reduction in funding has sparked a debate about the potential consequences for public safety, particularly concerning severe weather events and hurricanes.—
Bryan Karrick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Postal Service workers receive safety training to help minimize the risk of dangerous dog encounters.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Yet operators are still cautious, and for good reason; giving an AI system too much autonomy without safeguards can lead to unexpected or unwanted results.—
Stephen Farrugia,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Privacy and security Apple has implemented several safeguards to ensure your privacy and security while using this feature.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Moving beyond the initial cost of raising a child, higher education costs typically come prior to the parent/guardian retiring.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Police confirmed with county officials that the paternal grandmother was the legal guardian of the girl with sole custody pending the June court appearance.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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Very rarely does Timber lose the ball, a security that comes from his confidence under pressure and his understanding of possession football.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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And on May 17 came the corroboration of a Windows 10 death loop being experienced after users applied the latest security update.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The majority also overturned William’s convictions for possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition, saying the convictions amounted to violation of the Constitution’s double jeopardy prohibition because he was effectively charged twice for the same crime.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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Spurred on by their own security concerns, European allies and Canada have already been ramping up military spending, including arms and ammunition purchases, since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.—
Lorne Cook,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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The Uruguayan made his Barca debut in 2019, receiving a red card just 14 minutes after coming on against Sevilla, but then improved to become regarded as one of the best defenders in the world across the coming years.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Florida captain Aleksander Barkov evaded his defender and dished a backhanded pass to Verhaeghe, who slotted home the conference-winning goal.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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