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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
Each state sets a limit on the minimum amount of liability insurance per driver, as well as requirements for additional coverage plans like personal injury protection (PIP).
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
This adds an extra layer of protection even if your password is exposed.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The draft legislation establishes safety standards, insurance requirements and data privacy protections.
—John Seng, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
His authority on protections could then free up quarterback Bryce Young ahead of the snap.
—Mike Kaye
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
This adds an extra layer of protection even if your password is exposed.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The draft legislation establishes safety standards, insurance requirements and data privacy protections.
—John Seng, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
His authority on protections could then free up quarterback Bryce Young ahead of the snap.
—Mike Kaye
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
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Earlier Monday, Turkey's defense ministry announced that the alliance's air defenses deployed in the eastern Mediterranean had, for a fourth time during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, intercepted an Iranian missile that had entered its airspace.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those are just some of the ways in which the three elements have become critical for modern manufacturing, including for defense.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Accordingly, it's better represented in your portfolio as an income protector when other assets look shaky.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hudson has graded out as a poor pass protector at Pro Football Focus for most of his career.—
Andrew Callahan,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Wendy Orozco said she was left without essential information about the safety of her home, the length of displacement, or even where to go for assistance.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The home has also been cited 52 times for health and safety violations since 2017, health inspection reports show.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The report released in February by the two Texas agencies details the state’s ongoing safeguards to prevent, stop and prosecute fraud and what is being done to clamp down on it further.—
Jess Huff,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The framework, which the administration wants Congress to codify, calls for online safeguards for children, less stringent permitting requirements to shield customers from spikes in utility bills, intellectual property rights protections and language to prevent censorship.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Parents, guardians, aunts and uncles don't have time to read every book on the shelf while trying to pick something for the young reader in their life, so here are some simple ways to determine if a book is suitable for that child.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hernandez listed herself as Ruben’s guardian or emergency contact in paperwork with North Shore Medical Center, Golden Glades Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Larkin Community Hospital — though Ruben and Carmen were married.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ultra's security chief responded to the complaint by asking for the location of her office to investigate the excessive noise.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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And few investments match the security of Social Security.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Others contend that legitimizing him erodes Democratic credibility on antisemitism and other issues, handing Republicans ammunition heading into the midterms.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some of the ammunition was purchased from co-conspirators by undercover officers, prosecutors said.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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With the Heat continuing to play small, Siakam was able to shoot over smaller defenders, including an easy jumper over Davion Mitchell, who’s eight inches shorter at an even six feet.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the 72nd minute, Dudinha, who finished with two assists, stole the ball from Chicago and passed it to Barcenas, who, while moving to her left, delivered a brilliant backheel to her right to evade two defenders.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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