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adjective

Definition of shieldingnext
as in protecting

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shielding

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noun

as in safeguarding

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shielding

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verb

present participle of shield
1
as in defending
to drive danger or attack away from celebrities who are shielded by a cluster of bodyguards whenever they appear in public

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2
as in covering
to place a protective layer over she shielded her eyes from the sun with her hand

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Recent Examples of shielding
Noun
In portraying the fraught relationship between a young lesbian and her conservative mother, animation becomes both a barrier and a bridge, shielding lived trauma while reaching toward reconciliation and love. — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 26 June 2026 The framing often positions Clark, a white player, as fragile and in need of shielding from predominantly Black opponents, reinforcing racist tropes about Black women being overly aggressive. — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
Recently scientists have been experimenting with tungsten for a different purpose—as shielding nuclear fusion reactors. — Ari Sen, Scientific American, 13 June 2026 Not with these linen panels that Malek Barney recommends—the thicker fabric strikes that Goldilocks balance between privacy and natural light, letting sunlight gently filter through while still shielding your space from prying eyes. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shielding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shielding
  1. safeguarding
  2. protecting
  3. covering
  4. protection
  5. defending
  6. sheltering
  7. guarding
Noun
  • And if your data needs extra safeguarding, the My Passport SSD comes with 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection for a double security whammy.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
  • Recent headlines have prompted difficult but necessary conversations about welfare, safeguarding and accountability in television.
    — Emma Pringle, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Definition of safeguarding
Verb
  • On Wednesday, Mayor Mary Sheffield issued an executive order directing all departments and city employees to focus on protecting the public.
    — Julia Avant, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Horror Remains a Safe Haven for Marginalized Storytellers For all the industry’s talk of protecting marginalized voices, two of the year’s most distinctive horror movies arrived with remarkably little fanfare.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Definition of protecting
Verb
  • Robbie Ray threw six efficient innings after regrouping from a fall while covering first base, Willy Adames hit a two-run double as part of a four-run opening frame and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Saturday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Maybe Bill Plaschke would be aware of that, and give due credit, if his hometown major newspaper bothered to have a dedicated correspondent covering one of the city’s NBA teams.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of covering
Noun
  • Talk of consumer protection could be a result of recent allegations against Miller, who joined ESPN in 2021.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Definition of protection
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  • When Argentina picked Kansas City for its base camp, the defending World Cup champions chose to train at Sporting KC’s Compass Minerals National Performance Center and reside at the Origin Hotel.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
  • Key Background Republicans will be defending slim majorities in both chambers of Congress come November.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of defending
Noun
  • And before this temporary sheltering, on Day 103 (orbit 1598) of their mission, Adenot captured a striking photograph of Mount Vesuvius from the space station and shared it on social media.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 June 2026
  • Community members also raised concerns about the sheltering of those displaced, said communication was confusing and people didn’t know what to plan for, and that some experienced price gouging.
    — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Definition of sheltering
Verb
  • Publicly, both players have been complimentary of one another, although Brooks didn’t hide his frustration on Monday when asked about guarding the two-time MVP.
    — Eric Koreen, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme.
    — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
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“Shielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shielding. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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