PROTECTIONS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

protections

noun

plural of protection

as in safeguards

means or method of defending this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower

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as in defenders

someone that protects the bodyguard was her protection from overzealous fans

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Recent Examples of protections The measure extends those protections to public ways within 1,000 feet of court facilities, while preserving an exception for arrests made under a valid judicial warrant. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The allegations against him remain unproven, and he is entitled to the full protections of the United States Constitution. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Florida, where 67 percent of voters approved a ballot measure in 2024, is the latest state to grant constitutional protections to hunting and fishing. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026 Since organizers have held additional demonstrations protesting a federal government shutdown, mass deportations and attacks on healthcare and environmental protections. — Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Federal protections and reporting deadlines vary by account and transaction type. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 San Francisco has approved the use of Flock cameras for public safety, setting up a debate over how to balance investigative benefits with civil liberties protections. — CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Lemon argued his actions were protected under the First Amendment’s protections for the press and protesters. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026 There are any number of paths forward including class action lawsuits, anti-trust cases and stronger consumer protections. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Some said such an outcome is likely if the industry fails to impose adequate safeguards, while others characterized it as vague and far-fetched.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
When delivery pressure conflicts with material customer or operational risk, security should explain the failure scenario, identify necessary safeguards and help departments choose a practical path forward.

— Manny Khan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of safeguards

Noun

And the two players in the Heat’s starting unit who haven’t yet earned that honor — Mitchell and Wiggins — are both considered quality perimeter defenders.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Smith tracked the pass from Julian Sayin and outjumped two defenders in the end zone for his 12th touchdown catch of the season and the 39th of his three-year college career.

— Mark Long, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of defenders

Noun

For now, the study identifies a previously underappreciated part of the immune system that could help overcome one of SCLC’s most persistent defenses.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
The restriction disrupted operations, including making the slower-flying attack drones easier targets for Russian defenses.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of defenses

Noun

Dozens of armored cops were still standing guard, shields raised, after a night when 500 people were taken into custody in the French capital alone.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Swarms of police officers descended from helicopters and beat them with billy clubs and metal shields.

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of shields

Noun

Four students were involved in a physical fight Thursday morning, sending one student to a local hospital with undisclosed injuries, according to a message sent to parents and guardians.

— Renee Anderson, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
When one of her for-hire guardians speaks of her past as a musician, playing the pianoforte (piano) for enraptured listeners, Adelaide is entranced.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of guardians

Noun

This includes medical staff at state prisons, technology specialists at California Highway Patrol and custodians at state hospitals.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Undeath have signed with those custodians of heavy music over at Relapse and debuted a new song for the label.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026

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