1
as in protection
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 precaution
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 to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
sheepdogs safeguard the flock from attacks by wolves
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Recent Examples of safeguard
Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Just days into his second term, Trump signed an executive order aimed at undoing Biden administration efforts to put some safeguards on AI development while encouraging its growth.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2025
Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
What matters is that, in the face of a leader who tried to grab power for himself, the South Korean parliament and courts did what was necessary to safeguard themselves and their democracy.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This law is a critical safeguard for many immigrant survivors of abuse who are otherwise at risk of deportation.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Just days into his second term, Trump signed an executive order aimed at undoing Biden administration efforts to put some safeguards on AI development while encouraging its growth.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
The groups noted that Trump has the responsibility and right to safeguard national security, but asked for an explanation of the decision-making process.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
What matters is that, in the face of a leader who tried to grab power for himself, the South Korean parliament and courts did what was necessary to safeguard themselves and their democracy.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguard
Noun
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As a whole, the three decisions appear to form a growing patchwork of district-level protections to limit the use of the Alien Enemies Act in lieu of a nationwide order.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration can't immediately revoke the deportation protections and work permits of hundreds of thousands of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who entered the U.S. legally under a Biden-era program, a federal judge ruled Monday.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Euless police said that students were evacuated as a precaution because of a bomb threat.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025
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Experts say vaccination would need to be managed with strict biosecurity measures — extra precautions to prevent vaccinated birds from becoming infected — to reduce the risk of genetic changes in the virus.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2025
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See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The push to help more than half-a-million Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans is part of a broader legal effort to protect nationals from Ukraine, Afghanistan and other countries who are here legally.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the guilt-innocence phase, the jury deliberated for about four hours and for about 90 minutes in the punishment phase, according to defense attorney Wiggins.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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And they’re being embedded into everything from CRM platforms to national defense strategies.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And so, this campaign will be relentless to degrade their capability and to open up shipping lanes in the region and to defend our homeland.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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After defending the belts in 1995, Foreman vacated the titles and later retired for good in 1997.—
Mark Puleo,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The emergence of prompt shields and spotlight prompting has arisen due to the various hacking efforts trying to get generative AI to go beyond its filters and usual protections.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The loot included a Twilight poster signed by stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner; signed Darth Vader and Stormtrooper helmets; and several signed Captain America shields.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Antimony is an indispensable ingredient in ammunition, fireproofing military equipment, nuclear systems, and much more.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Now an online retailer of hunting and fishing gear, ammunition and outdoor sporting goods, Sportsman’s Guide put out its first catalogue in 1976.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Safeguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguard. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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