as in defenses
means or method of defending
the slightly built boy used his sharp wit as a shield against the school's bullies
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as in protects
to drive danger or attack away from
celebrities who are shielded by a cluster of bodyguards whenever they appear in public
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Recent Examples of shields
Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Across the states, GOP legislators are pushing liability shields for the makers of toxic agrochemicals.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
For over 40 years, the Phalanx has stood as the Navy’s last line of defense, protecting carriers, destroyers, and other warships from threats that break through long-range missile shields.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Commanders emphasized that the drills are not just about riot shields and tactical maneuvers.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
Dealers are to install protective shields for the airbags free of charge.
—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
At least two protesters were seen wielding riot shields to protect against the munitions being fired at them.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In an interview, Maxsenti said that agenda also includes preventing the pesticide industry from being able to create liability shields.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Some slicers also have shields or guards around the blade to provide additional protection.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Jp Mangalindan, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
This consistency, Nassau argues, shields founders from the reputational hit of a prior lead refusing to participate in follow-ons.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Beijing also shields firms from foreign competition, facilitates technology transfer, and supports them with cheap land, electricity, and credit.
—Sadek Wahba, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
The company also claimed that the media companies should have pursued the notice-and-takedown procedure of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which shields platforms from liability for user generated infringing content if it is promptly removed upon notice.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The decision is the latest development in a fierce legal battle over the fate of over 600,000 Venezuelans living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status, which shields them from deportation to their homeland in turmoil and grants them the ability to work.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
This approach shields individual investors from administrative burdens.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
As part of the work, Fincke peeled off and reapplied the foil tape that shields the cameras from the extreme temperatures of the vacuum of space.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This is her mission and life's work, and her commitment to authenticity and consistency in her dishes shields her from the tumultuous nature of food trends.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Getty Images Key Facts Apple’s product release primarily revolved around the new iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch models, improving on the devices’ pre-existing features and adding new ones like live translation and ceramic shields.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Across the states, GOP legislators are pushing liability shields for the makers of toxic agrochemicals.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
For over 40 years, the Phalanx has stood as the Navy’s last line of defense, protecting carriers, destroyers, and other warships from threats that break through long-range missile shields.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Commanders emphasized that the drills are not just about riot shields and tactical maneuvers.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
Dealers are to install protective shields for the airbags free of charge.
—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
At least two protesters were seen wielding riot shields to protect against the munitions being fired at them.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In an interview, Maxsenti said that agenda also includes preventing the pesticide industry from being able to create liability shields.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Some slicers also have shields or guards around the blade to provide additional protection.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
Demerzel shields the embryo with her body, and both are incinerated, vanishing in a white-hot instant, love and code consumed together.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
This consistency, Nassau argues, shields founders from the reputational hit of a prior lead refusing to participate in follow-ons.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Beijing also shields firms from foreign competition, facilitates technology transfer, and supports them with cheap land, electricity, and credit.
—Sadek Wahba, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
The company also claimed that the media companies should have pursued the notice-and-takedown procedure of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which shields platforms from liability for user generated infringing content if it is promptly removed upon notice.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The decision is the latest development in a fierce legal battle over the fate of over 600,000 Venezuelans living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status, which shields them from deportation to their homeland in turmoil and grants them the ability to work.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
This approach shields individual investors from administrative burdens.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
As part of the work, Fincke peeled off and reapplied the foil tape that shields the cameras from the extreme temperatures of the vacuum of space.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This is her mission and life's work, and her commitment to authenticity and consistency in her dishes shields her from the tumultuous nature of food trends.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shields
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The bugs’ bold movements could be a way to advertise their own chemical defenses from eating toxic plants.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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Timchenko openly discussed how his company’s investments in battery storage, solar, and wind are not merely green-transition gestures but are key defenses in an ongoing energy war—and symbols of the nation’s undying spirit.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The case also wraps around all four side of the iPhone, with the same elevated lip that protects the screen.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Making this distinction prevents overengineering and protects morale, budget, and timeline.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Drawing on his extensive study of history, which spans 500 years and covers the rise and fall of empires, Dalio sees a historical precedent for such transformative shifts.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Reserve audits, compliance and technical safeguards must keep pace with demand, especially in regions where adoption is fastest.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Platforms promise safeguards, but in practice, graphic clips often spread faster than moderation systems can react.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jeffrey Breinholt, an architect of the material support statutes who spent three decades as a federal terrorism prosecutor, defends the laws as crucial to closing loopholes that were exploited by foreign militant groups and their domestic sympathizers.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a nonpartisan organization that defends First Amendment rights across the political spectrum, and survey company College Pulse rank the campus speech environment of 257 public and private universities each year.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The result is an erosion of individual agency and a system that guards access rather than broadens it.—
Anmol Verma,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other players of note include offensive/defensive tackle Stacy Peck, running back Joe Pullio, guards Evan Murphy and Braden Delisle, and safety Parker Delong.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other consumer advocates agree that more protections are needed.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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More than half of CMOs said they were focused on strengthening data privacy and protections over the next two years, up from around four in 10 in the previous year’s survey.—
Tom Barkley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The building needed extensive renovations, including new floors, interior walls, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, and repairs for water damage to the roof.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Show the shop floor in action Don’t underestimate how compelling your day-to-day operations can be to folks outside your four walls.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Shields.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shields. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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