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
Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Just days into his second term, Trump signed an executive order aimed at undoing Biden administration efforts to put some safeguards on AI development while encouraging its growth.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2025
Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
What matters is that, in the face of a leader who tried to grab power for himself, the South Korean parliament and courts did what was necessary to safeguard themselves and their democracy.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This law is a critical safeguard for many immigrant survivors of abuse who are otherwise at risk of deportation.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Just days into his second term, Trump signed an executive order aimed at undoing Biden administration efforts to put some safeguards on AI development while encouraging its growth.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
The groups noted that Trump has the responsibility and right to safeguard national security, but asked for an explanation of the decision-making process.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
What matters is that, in the face of a leader who tried to grab power for himself, the South Korean parliament and courts did what was necessary to safeguard themselves and their democracy.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguard
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Drones may quickly ring any static opponent with mines, penning them in. Counter-drone weapons and jammers can provide protection from direct drone attack and are likely to be ever more widely deployed.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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These lip treatments make UV protection look—and feel—good.—
Sarah Madaus,
Allure,
3 Apr. 2025
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She was taken to a hospital near to the track, which is situated around 25km north of downtown Barcelona, and stayed overnight as a precaution.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Recalls are typically classified by severity, and while not all involve immediate danger, they are carried out as a precaution to protect public health.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The push to help more than half-a-million Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans is part of a broader legal effort to protect nationals from Ukraine, Afghanistan and other countries who are here legally.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday night approved a bill that its supporters maintain would protect Arkansans from religious discrimination and its opponents counter targets LGBTQ+ people.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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Lately, Feinberg has been investing in defense contractors, including satellite and drone companies.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The sequel is set two years after the events of 2022's instant viral hit, and during that time, a defense contractor stole the core tech that Gemma (Allison Williams) used to create M3GAN.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Under the previous Biden administration, the U.S. has repeatedly warned that it is obligated to help defend the Philippines if Filipino forces, ships and aircraft come under an armed attack, including in the South China Sea.—
Jim Gomez,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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During World War Two, the United States established over a dozen military bases in Greenland to defend the North Atlantic from Nazi incursion.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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The emergence of prompt shields and spotlight prompting has arisen due to the various hacking efforts trying to get generative AI to go beyond its filters and usual protections.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The loot included a Twilight poster signed by stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner; signed Darth Vader and Stormtrooper helmets; and several signed Captain America shields.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Antimony is an indispensable ingredient in ammunition, fireproofing military equipment, nuclear systems, and much more.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Now an online retailer of hunting and fishing gear, ammunition and outdoor sporting goods, Sportsman’s Guide put out its first catalogue in 1976.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Safeguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeguard. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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