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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
  • Four years ago, the Sharks had Brent Burns, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Logan Couture, Kevin Labanc, Evander Kane, Erik Karlsson, Martin Jones, and Timo Meier on long-term contracts, most with at least some trade protection in a flat-cap world.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The company has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting related to the protection of funds permitted for withdrawal from the Trust Account and compliance with the investment management trust agreement.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of protection
Verb
  • Bringing together the perspective of diverse stakeholders is essential for addressing regulatory gaps, introducing legitimacy and protecting investors.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Cybersecurity With its complex workflows and the high stakes of protecting sensitive data, the cybersecurity industry has been slow to adopt AI.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of protecting
Noun
  • Designing a seamless and secure digital payment process is essential to meet customer demands and safeguard transactions.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • All of them said that Neild’s description of the law and the safeguards in place against noncitizen voting were accurate.
    Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of safeguard
Verb
  • That victory lifted the Falcons into a first-place tie with the Bucs at 3-2 with the NFC South’s New Orleans Saints (2-2) looking to knock off the undefeated defending Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) on the Week 5 Monday Night Football feature.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Sunday’s Game 2 between the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty averaged 929,000 viewers.
    Vincent Frank, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of defending
Noun
  • Trump granted clemency to more than 200 people during his first term, including his former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
    Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Bucks tend to prioritize security over convenience.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of security
Verb
  • To their surprise, the island is home to an ancient tribe of headhunters guarding the land at all costs.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024
  • The two men guarding the sculpture told the Free Press the artist is anonymous and isn’t doing interviews.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of guarding
Noun
  • Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald’s scheme gave Purdy fits last year when Macdonald coordinated Baltimore’s defense (four interceptions), but produced 255 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers and no sacks in the 49ers’ win at Seattle last month.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Applied Energetics continues to focus on developing its laser and optical systems for defense and commercial applications, highlighting its recent agreements and expansions in laboratory space.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of defense
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