safeguards 1 of 2

plural of safeguard
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as in precautions
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury safeguards that were intended to assure our security, but not at the expense of our liberty

Synonyms & Similar Words

safeguards

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of safeguard

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguards
Noun
  • Other protections than dust control are usually put in place by cities, Ziolkowski said, but these protections don’t exist in Boise or on a state level in Idaho.
    Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
  • In doing so, the FCC aimed to make ISPs accountable for outages, require more robust network security, protect fast speeds, and require greater protections for consumer data.
    Emma Bowman, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Of course, outdoor activities in cold climates require precautions, including dressing appropriately, staying hydrated, being cautious on icy trails, and pacing oneself.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Netflix and producers Studio Lambert and The Garden went on the record claiming that all necessary safety and health precautions had been taken.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • An expensive proposition Experts say the UnitedHealthcare killing made clear that the security blanket that protects many top CEOs should be extended to their lieutenants.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Finally, the Moisture Shield seals in the deep hydration and protects against environmental aggressors.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • His first two title defenses were a decision win and knockout of then-UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This is where safe browsing and malware defenses are now heading, making use of new device AI processing.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The head of the state agency that investigated the 2022 Labor Day weekend crash, which killed a teen girl and seriously injured another, defends the inquiry, as do state prosecutors.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The issue, though, is Indiana lacks a point of attack defender like Carrington and Thomas, who comfortably defends one through five.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
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