as in shields
means or method of defending
a strong and free press is our best buckler against tyranny
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Recent Examples of bucklers
Hurling a few 12-to-6 knee-bucklers can thwart the opponent’s smooth rhythm.
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Jim Root, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Jim Root, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucklers
Noun
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Just three days in and these XL-sized shields are thick as thieves, which doesn’t seem threatening to anyone whose name isn’t Annie.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields platforms from liability for what users post, leaving victims and their families with limited legal footing against them.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some lower-producing quarterbacks rank near the middle on the table simply because their defenses/special teams have ranked similarly.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Thirty-seven drones and 14 missiles made it through Ukraine's air defenses, the military said.—
Lilia Geho,
ABC News,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These incidents highlight how context poisoning and prompt manipulation can silently break AI safeguards.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Instead of waiting on Washington, Texas will now handle certain federal responsibilities, a model officials say can speed up infrastructure work while preserving key environmental safeguards.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Taking over for Brady after his retirement following the 2022 season, was Mayfield, who is off to the best start of his NFL career through six games even while managing without several key offensive weapons.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Civilians working in cybersecurity, medical care, weapons systems maintenance, intelligence, and logistics are still working and are not included in Trump’s order to pay active-duty personnel.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The studio was designed by the architect Josep Lluís Sert, and the property includes the 18th-century villa up the hill, where Miró left behind charcoal graffiti on the walls and several of his artworks.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The primary bedroom’s luxe bath comes with a freestanding soaking tub, a separate shower, and exotic Zebra marble walls.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their lawyers argue that the removal of the books violates federal and state free speech protections.—
Ann Schimke,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Destroying the whole agency deprives Americans of important resources and protections.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Bucklers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucklers. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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