1
as in protection
means or method of defending
with these safeguards in place, no one should be able to break into our computers
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as in precaution
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury
safeguards that were intended to assure our security, but not at the expense of our liberty
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
sheepdogs safeguard the flock from attacks by wolves
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Recent Examples of safeguard
Luciano Duque, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025
Left to their own devices, private AI companies give lip service to ethical safeguards, but tend not to implement them.
—Mark Temnycky, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
These conditions were put in place to safeguard the public interest.
—ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
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Noun
Supporters argue that precious metals offer a safeguard against the declining value of the U.S. dollar, which can be impacted by large-scale federal spending and policies set by the Federal Reserve.
—Luciano Duque, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025
Left to their own devices, private AI companies give lip service to ethical safeguards, but tend not to implement them.
—Mark Temnycky, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Verb
The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
These conditions were put in place to safeguard the public interest.
—ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguard
Noun
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Jones and Vega were not the first to allege conflicts of interests, protection and a cover-up.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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This charming pagoda-style umbrella offers UPF 50 protection for scorching summer days, is easily adjustable, and even tilts.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Elderly persons, children and individuals with respiratory illnesses are particularly susceptible to elevated air pollution levels and should take extra precautions to avoid exposure.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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So far, no illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported, but the company is issuing the recall as a precaution.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Applying a daily sunscreen can help protect your skin from UV rays.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 July 2025
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The formula blends potent ingredients—edelweiss native cells, niacinamide, and ginger root extract—to strengthen hair fibers, protecting against mechanical damage caused by frequent brushing or styling.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Clarence Darrow, a celebrated defense attorney, represented Scopes.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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At Lopez’s sentencing, his defense attorney, Michael F. Hart, described his client's actions on the time check card as following department norms.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, four other women’s champions successfully defended their titles.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Tesla heads to federal court in Miami on Monday to defend its Autopilot system in a wrongful death case involving the death of a 22-year-old college student.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The challenge was depositing a uniform layer of gold on a curved shield.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The shell is made of ultra-durable and scratch-resistant polycarbonate that keeps the suitcase light (just over six pounds) despite providing a tough shield for your belongings.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Noun
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South Korean intelligence officials have estimated that the North has sent Russia roughly 13,000 soldiers and millions of artillery shells, and Ukrainian officials believe as much as 40% of Russia’s ammunition now comes from North Korea, Bloomberg reported.—
Mathias Hammer,
semafor.com,
13 July 2025
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Russia and North Korea’s alliance has strengthened, as seen in North Korea’s supply of troops and ammunition to the Ukrainian battlefield in support of Russia.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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“Safeguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguard. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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