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a person or group of people whose job is to protect someone
They entered the building surrounded by bodyguards.
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Recent Examples of bodyguard
But as Duterte’s father, Vicente, had increasingly gravitated toward Malacañang, his son hung out with the family bodyguards—and crafted the persona of a rough-talking bugoy, or hoodlum, in his native Bisayan tongue.
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The bodyguard choker is a stylish accessory made of faux leather featuring the lady Bey charm and adjustable buckle fastener for a personalized fit.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
When Smith showed up to the Vanity Fair event after the ceremony, his bodyguard recognized Jackson and requested a photo with her.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
An attempt to serve the warrant led to a tense, hours-long standoff with the president’s bodyguards at the presidential residence, where Yoon had confined himself.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The bodyguard choker is a stylish accessory made of faux leather featuring the lady Bey charm and adjustable buckle fastener for a personalized fit.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
When Smith showed up to the Vanity Fair event after the ceremony, his bodyguard recognized Jackson and requested a photo with her.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
An attempt to serve the warrant led to a tense, hours-long standoff with the president’s bodyguards at the presidential residence, where Yoon had confined himself.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodyguard
Noun
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About 10 minutes later, one or two members of the group broke off to spray-paint vehicles and the guard booth.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 17,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Feb. 2026
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Wolverines junior guard Pierce Thompson scored 22 points and senior guard Amir Jones, who is going to Georgia State, scored 21 points including five 3-pointers.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Arkansas Supreme Court has a unique role as the defender of the rights particular to Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kjellbin is also a defender and was part of the Sweden team that made it to the quarterfinals at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, eventually being defeated by hockey heavyweight Canada.—
Hannah Ryan,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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But parents and guardians can enroll now by filling out Form 4547 through the IRS when filing their tax returns.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some kids are ferried by a parent or guardian; Lamia transports herself.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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In November outside Houston, the monks were walking on the side of a highway when their escort vehicle was hit by a truck.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In November, outside Houston, the group were walking on the side of a highway when their escort vehicle was hit by a truck.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Bronx will be divided into two patrol boroughs, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced during her State of the NYPD address on Tuesday.—
Jennifer Bisram,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Taylor was detained and placed in the back of a patrol vehicle.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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The convoy’s destination was another city, about two hundred miles away.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
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Subtle patterning on the center of the jersey shows both a golden lion and ships from the legendary 1715 Treasure Fleet, a convoy carrying New World wealth back to Spain before a hurricane sank 11 of its 12 ships.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Or are the neighbor's dogs enjoying the gap between two pickets?—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
16 Jan. 2026
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The two were invited by Blue Cross to relocate the 30-minute picket — which featured a brief but coordinated step-tap dance number — from a grassy easement.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Bodyguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodyguard. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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