shields

NOUN

protection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

armor buffer bulwark safeguard shelter

STRONG

absorber aegis armament buckler bumper cover defense escutcheon guard mail rampart screen security ward

VERB

protect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conceal cover defend safeguard shelter ward off

STRONG

bulwark chamber fend guard harbor haven house roof screen secure shotgun stonewall

WEAK

cover all bases cover up give cover give shelter go to bat for ride shotgun take under one's wing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon lay bare reveal uncover

STRONG

disregard ignore

WEAK

endanger open

Example Sentences

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Laura Shields, 46, and her husband took on credit card debt early in their careers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"I want the biggest fights in boxing, and what a great honour it would be to share the ring with Shields," said Price.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

A bloodied Lauren Price dug deep to beat Stephanie Pineiro on points to retain her welterweight world titles in Cardiff before calling for a future fight with Claressa Shields.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Mayer was pessimistic about the Shields fight happening, pointing to the weight as an issue.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It would have been easier if the teachers assigned the teams, like Mrs. Shields did in social studies class for our Egypt project.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty