as in guardian
someone that protects
the quarterback counted on the right guard as his main protector
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Recent Examples of protector
Experts warn that the island’s economic contraction has pushed Cuba into its most perilous state since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, its former economic sponsor and political protector.
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Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
Tyler Badie is a good pass protector, but didn’t provide much else.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Grabbing a protector like Fano would go a long way.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Against physical on-ball defenders and a rim protector, Fernández wants the second side, the extra touch, the patient possession that creates a clean shot instead of a contested one.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
Tyler Badie is a good pass protector, but didn’t provide much else.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Grabbing a protector like Fano would go a long way.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Against physical on-ball defenders and a rim protector, Fernández wants the second side, the extra touch, the patient possession that creates a clean shot instead of a contested one.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protector
Noun
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Children under 13 can’t create an account without a guardian.—
Amy Thomson,
Bloomberg,
25 Mar. 2026
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If a student is caught with a device anytime after, it will be confiscated until their parent or guardian can pick it up.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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With the Heat continuing to play small, Siakam was able to shoot over smaller defenders, including an easy jumper over Davion Mitchell, who’s eight inches shorter at an even six feet.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the 72nd minute, Dudinha, who finished with two assists, stole the ball from Chicago and passed it to Barcenas, who, while moving to her left, delivered a brilliant backheel to her right to evade two defenders.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Athletic coaches, people responding to emergencies, people supervising inmates, custodians, and people helping children who need bathroom assistance get a pass.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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After the Soviet Union collapsed, the United States spent years — and billions of dollars through the Nunn-Lugar program — scrambling to secure biological, chemical, and nuclear stockpiles that suddenly had no reliable custodian.—
Ashish K. Jha,
STAT,
25 Mar. 2026
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These connections raise broader questions about how Epstein was able to maintain influence, credibility, and protection across borders for so long.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Reversing those protections now would not be neutral.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The bodyguard who allegedly confronted soccer star Jorginho’s stepdaughter during an encounter with Chappell Roan in São Paulo, Brazil over the weekend has issued a mea culpa for the incident and taken full blame.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … VETTING FAILURE — Far-left firebrand dodges questions over hiring bodyguard with criminal history.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protector. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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