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adjective

Definition of safeguardingnext
as in protecting

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safeguarding

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noun

as in protection

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safeguarding

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verb

present participle of safeguard
as in defending
to drive danger or attack away from sheepdogs safeguard the flock from attacks by wolves

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeguarding
  1. protection
  2. protecting
  3. safeguard
  4. defending
  5. security
  6. guarding
  7. defense
Noun
  • In addition to revoking security clearances of Biden allies, the president also stripped the security protections of some of his own former officials.
    — Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Mar. 2025
  • This not only maintains the ERISA creditor protection but also quickly provides the ability to take out a plan loan if circumstances dictate that as a wise decision.
    — James Brewer, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of protection
Verb
  • But the brains of the hybrid mice developed fewer of these tangles and plaques, as if the sleep mutations were protecting the animals.
    — Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
  • This process must ensure that risk management is aligned with current regulations, established company policies and industry best practices, thereby protecting security, privacy and corporate integrity.
    — Susana Sierra, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of protecting
Noun
  • Automated transcription systems, for instance, can still hallucinate, and evaluation and human review will be important safeguards.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Despite the legal safeguards afforded by the order, the court can impose its own limits.
    — Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of safeguard
Verb
  • As things stand, that would be enough via the present UEFA coefficient to secure Champions League football for 2025-26, but Newcastle are looking up and hunting down those above them rather than merely defending their own position.
    — Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Police outside the building are focused on defending one of the West front's main entrances, now known as the tunnel.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of defending
Noun
  • While many of the attack routes will be familiar territory to most readers, a new report from Trend Micro has seen numerous security experts recommend people need to be alert to new approaches to getting hold of their account login information.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The Trump administration says the Venezuelans are members of a controversial gang called Tren de Aragua, and that they are being deported on national security concerns.
    — Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of security
Verb
  • Listen to this article Loading your audio article Death, taxes, and long, physical defenders guarding Jalen Brunson.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
  • In the video, Conder shared the dogs lying proudly, guarding their livestock.
    — Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of guarding
Noun
  • Zach attack The Kings need Zach LaVine to resume his season-long assault on opposing defenses.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Not with a dominant defense that gave up just four field goals after the first quarter.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
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