shielding 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of shieldingnext
as in protecting

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

shielding

2 of 3

noun

as in safeguarding

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

shielding

3 of 3

verb

present participle of shield
1
as in defending
to drive danger or attack away from celebrities who are shielded by a cluster of bodyguards whenever they appear in public

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in covering
to place a protective layer over she shielded her eyes from the sun with her hand

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of shielding
Noun
That lower energy also means the machine needs much less radiation shielding around it. — New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026 Rather than prohibit every version of the display, the board expressly invited the Heuers to propose dimming, shielding or screening the lights, reducing their number or directing them downward. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
The researchers found shielding the diseased Pink1 flies from Earth's magnetic field increased their lifespan by around 20%. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026 China’s years of stockpiling crude, cutting imports and shifting toward electric vehicles have curbed demand, shielding the world economy from sharper price shocks. — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shielding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shielding
  1. safeguarding
  2. protecting
  3. covering
  4. protection
  5. defending
  6. sheltering
  7. guarding
Noun
  • Unlike fellow Club name Wells Fargo , whose core business is collecting deposits and issuing consumer and commercial loans, BNY's main focus is collecting fees from servicing, safeguarding, and moving financial assets for institutions.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Meta has agreed to pay around $17 billion, as well as institute several safeguarding measures across their social media platforms.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of safeguarding
Verb
  • Our work touches peoples’ lives by protecting the soil and water on their land.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Commercial decisions become more cautious because protecting the relationship takes precedence.
    — Sanjay Ghare, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of protecting
Verb
  • There, trenches, benches, niches and other architectural devices are carved into the floor and walls—adding to the drama of the paintings covering the walls.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • In September, commission staff audited and accepted an engineering report covering a modular construction technique tested at Purdue University.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of covering
Noun
  • The series follows devoted single mother Anna (Haggard) and her headstrong teenage daughter Maya (Ramsey), as they are forced into witness protection to escape danger.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In an interview with CNBC Sport on September 10 in Australia, Commissioner Roger Goodell emphasized the league wants stronger protections before entertaining the possibility of a tie up with the new markets.
    — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of protection
Verb
  • Over the years, the town was a major post for government forces defending Taiz.
    — AHMED AL-HAJ, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Much of the discussion surrounding this week’s game centers around how the Georgia defense will go about defending Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of defending
Noun
  • After deputies responded to the property, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office contacted ARC to provide animal-handling expertise, evidence collection, emergency sheltering and eventual placement in permanent homes.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • The quake toppled factories and historic temple gates, cut power and water to tens of thousands and forced mass sheltering, as Japan’s Self Defense Forces and international crews race to save lives.
    — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of sheltering
Verb
  • At halftime, coaches showed players a clip of Williams, a 6-foot-9 forward who signed on a minimum contract, guarding the ball full court.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • MacPhee positions all 10 outfield players goal-side of the penalty spot, with his best aerial defenders zonally guarding the six-yard box around goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of guarding

Browse Nearby Words

shielded
shielding
shields
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Shielding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shielding. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 9

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)
See More

Popular

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
name tags
Words Named After People Quiz Find out who’s behind "leotard," "morphine," an...
See All