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
Luciano Duque, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025
Left to their own devices, private AI companies give lip service to ethical safeguards, but tend not to implement them.
—Mark Temnycky, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
These conditions were put in place to safeguard the public interest.
—ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
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Noun
Supporters argue that precious metals offer a safeguard against the declining value of the U.S. dollar, which can be impacted by large-scale federal spending and policies set by the Federal Reserve.
—Luciano Duque, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025
Left to their own devices, private AI companies give lip service to ethical safeguards, but tend not to implement them.
—Mark Temnycky, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Verb
The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
These conditions were put in place to safeguard the public interest.
—ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguard
Noun
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Salmon and other fish populations, deprived of hundreds of miles of quiet pools to lay their eggs and for the juvenile fish to survive and thrive, shrank by about 95%, which led the federal government to enact protections for some salmon populations.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Never reuse passwords across platforms, and update them regularly for maximum protection.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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The National Weather Service reminds people to take extra precautions during elevated temperatures.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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As a precaution, the National Weather Service is advising people in sensitive groups, including children, older adults and people with lung or heart conditions like asthma, to avoid being outside.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Grijalva is campaigning on protecting Medicaid, promoting affordable housing, and defending southern Arizona’s economy against the Trump administration.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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These statistics underscore the pressing need for action to protect vulnerable road users and reduce the catastrophic community cost of pedestrian accidents.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Hedging existing military capabilities with solutions from defense tech vendors not only complements what defense primes can do with large platforms (ships, planes and tanks) but also brings more competition to defense procurement with companies that can ramp manufacturing quickly.—
Michael Brown,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The obvious question facing Minter and his defense is whether the Chargers can repeat their efficiency during the upcoming season.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Mark was disappointed, but the poster defended himself, saying he’s helped before and didn’t want to be taken for granted.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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In reality, a number of simple changes can defend against most attacks.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The shell is made of ultra-durable and scratch-resistant polycarbonate that keeps the suitcase light (just over six pounds) despite providing a tough shield for your belongings.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The challenge was depositing a uniform layer of gold on a curved shield.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Kyrylo Budanov, head of DIU, said that Russia's ally North Korea currently supplies up to 40 percent of Moscow's ammunition.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Among the items police took from the apartment were 25 cell phones, two media players, headphones, two computer towers, a journal, a hard drive, some live ammunition... and a wig.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
16 July 2025
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“Safeguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguard. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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