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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Her priorities have included early education expansion, school greening improvements, literacy through phonics training, protecting immigrant students and focusing more budget resources on the highest-need schools.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

In a statement, the bank says it’s “committed to supporting and protecting our customers and evaluates all disputes in accordance with established regulations and fraud protection protocols, considering the unique circumstances of each transactions.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

A Social Security Administration spokesperson said “Commissioner Bisignano remains committed to protecting and strengthening Social Security and serving America’s most vulnerable populations.”

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

So in return for protecting 90% of investors’ capital on a quarterly basis, the fund’s annual return turned out to be 77% that of SPY.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Not that he would be able to do much protecting.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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