Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for safeguard. Search instead for safeguar.
Definitions

safeguard

[seyf-gahrd] / ˈseɪfˌgɑrd /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The only meaningful safeguard is Step 3, when courts test those explanations against reality.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

The paper's then editor-in-chief, Dmitry Muratov, jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for his "efforts to safeguard freedom of expression" at the helm of the paper.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Now the Baxter Road group wants to add 3,000 more feet of geotubes to safeguard more properties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Just like sinks and bathtubs have overflow drains to prevent spills, human cells appear to have a similar built-in safeguard.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

No one knew why this happened, so making several identical pieces was the best safeguard to ensure that at least one would fire to an unflawed celadon green.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park




Vocabulary lists containing safeguard