as in defends
to drive danger or attack away from
the mother bear was just trying to protect her cubs
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Recent Examples of protects
Proponents say the bill addresses a shortage of foster homes in Missouri and protects religious freedom.
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
If someone pushes you to rush, keep your tone measured and propose a reasonable deadline that protects quality and keeps expectations aligned.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
While en route over the following four days, the astronauts are tasked with testing how well the Orion capsule protects against space radiation and demonstrating procedures for emergencies and other situations in anticipation of future Artemis missions.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
While some fans wear the jerseys in public, others prefer to preserve the jersey with a frame that not only protects it but can showcase it for others to see.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The First Amendment protects the right to protest, but these rights are strongest in public spaces.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
Set a pace that protects your well-being.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
The new robotic system eliminates these human vulnerabilities, offering a stable, fail-safe alternative that protects doctors from long-term radiation exposure.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
The Constitution’s Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, meaning that prolonged detention or invasive questioning typically requires reasonable suspicion or probable cause.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
If someone pushes you to rush, keep your tone measured and propose a reasonable deadline that protects quality and keeps expectations aligned.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
While en route over the following four days, the astronauts are tasked with testing how well the Orion capsule protects against space radiation and demonstrating procedures for emergencies and other situations in anticipation of future Artemis missions.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
While some fans wear the jerseys in public, others prefer to preserve the jersey with a frame that not only protects it but can showcase it for others to see.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The First Amendment protects the right to protest, but these rights are strongest in public spaces.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
Set a pace that protects your well-being.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
The new robotic system eliminates these human vulnerabilities, offering a stable, fail-safe alternative that protects doctors from long-term radiation exposure.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
The Constitution’s Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, meaning that prolonged detention or invasive questioning typically requires reasonable suspicion or probable cause.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protects
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For people living along the coast, sand also defends against intense storms and sea level rise fueled by climate change.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutor defends plea agreement Two men accused of firing shots after the 2024 Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally are still awaiting trial.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Wegovy pill has a special ingredient that shields it from some erosion, but people must still take it on an empty stomach to ensure it’s properly absorbed.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act typically shields them from liability for content posted by users.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Planning ahead protects our community, preserves essential services, and safeguards Tamarac’s financial future.—
Carol Mendelson,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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If the voltage continues to drop further for any reason, the main contactor disconnects the entire system and safeguards the battery.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
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Dilley faces mounting scrutiny from immigration lawyers and advocates, who say children have struggled emotionally and physically in an environment where lights remain on around the clock and guards patrol.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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Sophomore guards Elmarko Jackson and Jamari McDowell, both sophomores, emerged as reliable college rotation players in 2025-26.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Protects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protects. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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