Synonyms

protecting

American

[pruh-tek-ting] / prəˈtɛk tɪŋ /

adjective

providing protection or shelter.

Other Word Forms

nonprotecting adjective
protectingly adverb
protectingness noun
unprotecting adjective

Etymology

Origin of protecting

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

Example Sentences

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The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency said it had cleared more than 3,000 downed trees "because clearing trees is the gateway to recovery -- protecting lives, restoring critical services, and helping power get back on."

From Barron's

“Anthropic is committed to protecting America’s lead in AI and helping the U.S. government counter foreign threats by giving our warfighters access to the most advanced AI capabilities,” an Anthropic spokesman said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

These are normal people like us that are the ones standing up right now: It’s the nurses protecting their patients, the teachers protecting their kids.

From Los Angeles Times

A Reuters report suggested the U.S. government might not support critical mineral price floors, reversing prior policy aimed at protecting domestic industry.

From Barron's

The initiative is also aimed at protecting young people from online risks, including cyberbullying and harmful content.

From BBC

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