protects

verb

present tense third-person singular of protect
as in defends
to drive danger or attack away from the mother bear was just trying to protect her cubs

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Recent Examples of protects Reliable transportation infrastructure also protects the people who depend on it most. — Kevin Blackwell, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 This insurance protects your deposits up to the legal limit in the event your bank fails. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Fulton sued the county, arguing that its failure to return the animals or compensate him violated the Fifth Amendment's Takings Clause, which protects private property from being taken by the government for public use without just compensation. — Brian Unger, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Why tooth enamel can’t grow back Think of enamel as your teeth’s armor, a hard outer shell that protects them from chewing, acids, temperature changes and everyday wear and tear. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026 Created by his wife Hailey Bieber for her beauty brand, the $38 silicone case not only protects your phone but also holds a tube of Rhode’s best-selling Peptide Lip Treatment. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 20 Oct. 2026 The joint statement also calls for stronger action against circumvention practices, greater consideration of environmental and social costs, and a comprehensive approach that protects entire industrial value chains. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 The spokesperson defended China's religious policies, saying the government protects freedom of religious belief under Chinese law and does not interfere in religious groups' internal affairs. — Mitch Picasso, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Separating towels protects delicate fabrics from damage and reduces lint transfer to other items. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protects
  1. defends
  2. shields
  3. safeguards
  4. guards
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  • Continue reading … FACING SCRUTINY — Anthropic CEO defends record on safety, sales to China.
    — , FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Saturday is supposed to be a reward for another week of work, which is why Freeman so fiercely defends the right to celebrate all Notre Dame’s wins.
    — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of defends
Verb
  • His broader indictment was directed at the incentives governing the technology industry and Section 230, which largely shields social media companies from liability for content posted on their sites.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Cold-Sensitive Perennials Plants that struggle with low temperatures in your area can benefit from a mulch layer that shields their roots from extreme cold.
    — Macie Stump, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of shields
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  • Huang wants a financing and creative setup that safeguards Yen’s voice and the film’s Taiwanese character.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Nearly everyone safeguards their former glory, earned or not.
    — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of safeguards
Verb
  • Along with Adebayo, guards Pelle Larsson (illness) and Dru Smith (right calf strain) weren’t available for the Heat on Wednesday.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The router comes with Advanced Router Protection, which guards your router, and a 30-day trial for Netgear Armor Security.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of guards

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“Protects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protects. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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