Synonyms

protecting

American

[pruh-tek-ting] / prəˈtɛk tɪŋ /

adjective

providing protection or shelter.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of protecting

First recorded in 1620–30; protect + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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Protecting humanity from the next pandemic, and the ones after that, depends on gaining an accurate understanding of how pathogens originate and reach human communities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Protecting native fungal biodiversity is critical for maintaining healthy forests and preserving the genetic diversity needed to adapt to climate change.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

Protecting ratepayers from AI-driven power costs, however, is far more complicated in practice, said Mark Wolfe, executive director of the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, which works with state officials to implement low-income heating assistance.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

As a one-term Congresswoman from Oregon, she was one of only three Republicans in 2023 to co-sponsor the pro-union Protecting the Right to Organize Act, a cornerstone of President Joe Biden’s agenda.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Protecting our precious cows from predators is a constant problem.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau

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