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as in safeguarded
to drive danger or attack away from
the mother bear was just trying to protect her cubs
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Recent Examples of protected
María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Keeping your firmware up to date ensures you’re protected against the latest threats.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
This robust approach not only safeguarded sensitive patient data but also protected the organization from potential legal liabilities, setting a high standard for integrating technology into healthcare services.
—Hemant Madaan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
They were also helped protected by Joshua Zirkzee’s difficult first-half performance.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Button closures down the front of the coat promise to keep out the cold, while the longline fit keeps both your core and rear protected from the chill.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
Who owns this data, and how is it protected?
—Jason Snyder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Environmental organizations and state agencies hope to prove the concept that abandoned mine cleanups would be expedited if partner organizations were protected from liability under the Clean Water Act.
—John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
Ramping up security costs money, and depending on the kind of security, who is being protected and whether there’s been a formal security study done, those costs may or may not get favorable tax treatment.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Along with these crimson accessories, the actor prepared for her next performance with a venti-sized coffee and cell phone in hand, and also protected herself from the cold with a short charcoal gray coat and unexpected barrel jeans in a mustard tone.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Keeping your firmware up to date ensures you’re protected against the latest threats.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
This robust approach not only safeguarded sensitive patient data but also protected the organization from potential legal liabilities, setting a high standard for integrating technology into healthcare services.
—Hemant Madaan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
They were also helped protected by Joshua Zirkzee’s difficult first-half performance.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Button closures down the front of the coat promise to keep out the cold, while the longline fit keeps both your core and rear protected from the chill.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
Who owns this data, and how is it protected?
—Jason Snyder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Environmental organizations and state agencies hope to prove the concept that abandoned mine cleanups would be expedited if partner organizations were protected from liability under the Clean Water Act.
—John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
Ramping up security costs money, and depending on the kind of security, who is being protected and whether there’s been a formal security study done, those costs may or may not get favorable tax treatment.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protected
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Moore, a former four-star recruit, has started seven games — including the College Playoff win over Indiana — and ranks fifth among freshmen nationally with 10 passes defended.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, Purnell defended his vision as innovative and grossly misinterpreted.Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer Kale is a witch who is very guarded and needs to learn how to trust people, and keeps getting tested on that over and over again throughout the show.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Our spirits remain guarded, but high, for this one; the Venice Film Festival crowd seemed to eat it up.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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The entire line of darling and functional luggage maximizes space and keeps the most important items secure while still within reach.Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Protected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protected. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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