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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
Even though the European Union put basic data privacy protections into place in 2018, Congress has yet to pass a single bill limiting the widespread collection and use of our personal data in America.
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Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 provides special protections to children vulnerable to exploitation.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Infused with skin-care-grade ingredients that flood the delicate eye area with hydration and antioxidant protection, the formulas deliver benefits that go well beyond masking discoloration.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025
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Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 provides special protections to children vulnerable to exploitation.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Infused with skin-care-grade ingredients that flood the delicate eye area with hydration and antioxidant protection, the formulas deliver benefits that go well beyond masking discoloration.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protection
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Still, Rubio pushed the administration's message that allies need to increase their defense spending -- calling on all of the alliance's members to commit to putting up to 5% of their annual GDP toward it, a sharp uptick from the previous 2% benchmark.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Despite the severe spending increases this will demand from all NATO nations, Rubio's push is unlikely to be met with serious opposition as NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, and other NATO allies, have increasingly called for more defense spending.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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You’re still seen as this boom-bap protector figure.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
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At a minimum, the 202-pounder with 4.43 speed could become a devastating passing-down back — he’s considered the best pass protector among running backs — and a read-option monster with Daniels.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The shift away from a patronage system produced a more stable and efficient federal workforce, which has enabled improvements in many critical areas, including seismic safety and disaster response.—
Jonathan P. Stewart,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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Biggest needs: Interior offensive line, tight end, cornerback, linebacker and safety Back to top 15 | Atlanta Falcons Just one of the 16 mock drafts suggest that the Atlanta Falcons will use their first pick on offense.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Unlike traditional medical data protected under HIPAA, genetic data shared with consumer companies like 23andMe lacks similar federal privacy safeguards.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Kavanaugh, meanwhile, repeatedly brought up his claim in Milligan that the Voting Rights Act’s anti-gerrymandering safeguards need an expiration date.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
24 Mar. 2025
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In her big-screen debut opposite Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Danielle Brooks, Myers ventures into the Overworld as Natalie, a savvy young adult who has just become the legal guardian of her little brother, Henry (Sebastian Hansen), after their mother’s death.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Users can report offensive content, and for players under 16 years of age, a parent or guardian must first enable the feature using Nintendo’s parental controls app.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
3 Apr. 2025
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Staffers reported long lines of employees returning their security passes and devices at the Voice of America building on Friday.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
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The handling of private military discussions among top officials in Trump's Cabinet has also triggered significant U.S. security concerns.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 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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Too often, defenders turn their heads to watch the ball, completely losing track of their man.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The second straight clean sheet was also a point of pride for the back line, according to defender Izzy Rodriguez.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protection. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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