safeguard
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Synonyms & Antonyms for safeguard
Synonyms: Noun
aegis (also egis), ammunition, armor, buckler, cover, defense, guard, protection, screen, security, shield, wall, ward
Synonyms: Verb
bulwark, cover, defend, fence, fend, forfend, guard, keep, protect, screen, secure, shield, ward
Antonyms: Verb
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Examples of safeguard in a Sentence
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The new law has safeguards to protect the rights of citizens. There are many safeguards built into the system to prevent fraud.Verb
laws that safeguard the rights of citizens You need to safeguard your computer against viruses. There are steps you can take to safeguard against identity theft.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
As a safeguard, New Jerseyâs 1,900 paramedics will need to obtain permission from the emergency physician overseeing their unit before administering buprenorphine when responding to an overdose call. — STAT, "In national first, N.J. program will let paramedics administer buprenorphine," 26 June 2019 Then, in March, he was indicted by a state grand jury in New York for mortgage fraud â a case that was viewed by some analysts as a safeguard in case Trump sought to pardon him for the federal crimes. — Matt Zapotosky, Washington Post, "Paul Manafort moved to Manhattan detention center that formerly held âEl Chapoâ," 19 June 2019 Then, in March, he was indicted by a state grand jury in New York for mortgage fraud â a case that was viewed by some analysts as a safeguard in case Trump sought to pardon him for the federal crimes. — The Washington Post, The Mercury News, "Manafort moved to facility that used to hold El Chapo," 18 June 2019 Apple engineers added the requirement to act as a secondary safeguard. — Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, "Malware has no trouble hiding and bypassing macOS user warnings," 14 Aug. 2018 Do the Cavaliers need to keep that selection, as a safeguard over Jamesâ exit? — Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, "Warriors stay above fray as tensions rise among Rockets, Clippers, Cavaliers," 16 Jan. 2018 That means that our bodies expect to only get fed every so often, and hold onto extra fat as a safeguard against periods of scarcity. — Sophie Weiner, Popular Mechanics, "Should You Try Intermittent Fasting to Lose Weight?," 11 Nov. 2017 No doubt, the deal will also come with some behavioral safeguards to prevent an exact recurrence of the exploitative ad targeting. — Aaron Pressman, Fortune, "How Google Extracted Itself From Three More LawsuitsâData Sheet," 22 July 2019 Needless to say, the tailgate has pinch-protection safeguards so nobody gets bashed if their attention wanders. — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, "Drivers will love these odd features on the 2020 Hyundai Palisade," 20 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The policy, which attempts to balance safeguarding the sport with player privacy interests, also extensively details how testing is conducted. — Michael Mccann, SI.com, "Examining Wilson Chandler's Suspension for PEDs and Infrequency of Steroids in the NBA," 29 Aug. 2019 The allegations against Yaselli serve as a reminder that people need to hire a reputable agent and talk to her about safeguarding their possessions. — Martha Ross, The Mercury News, "Usher and Adam Lambert learn the hard way: Thieves love open houses," 23 Aug. 2019 The contrast between Bolsonaro's claims and what the science says has researchers worried over how to safeguard one of the world's most important resources. — Anchorage Daily News, "The Amazon is burning. Brazilâs president accused critics of setting fires to make him look bad.," 22 Aug. 2019 In July 2019, Bloomberg News revealed that the company had deployed software on its own platform to look out for posts that portrayed Facebook itself in potentially misleading ways, reducing their visibility to safeguard the companyâs reputation. — Jennifer Grygiel, The Conversation, "Facebook algorithm changes suppressed journalism and meddled with democracy," 24 July 2019 As antler hunters flood the hills on foot, horseback, and ATVs, wildlife officials have struggled to enforce regulations meant to safeguard western big game herds. — Mike Koshmrl, National Geographic, "What it takes to catch antler thieves," 19 July 2019 One way to safeguard the City would be for Britain to become a rule-taker, hewing to European financial regulation. — The Economist, "Londonâs reign as the worldâs capital of capital is at risk," 29 June 2019 Consequently, our law builds in due-process presumptions and protections to safeguard Americans. — Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review, "The Lessons of the Mueller Probe," 12 June 2019 The refuge was established in 1945 as a way to safeguard the wildlife of the island. — Visit Florida, Discover Magazine, "THE BEACHES OF FORT MYERS & SANIBEL: Reconnect with nature," 11 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'safeguard.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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