as in guard
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
By now, Chiefs fans could probably pick her ever-present bodyguards out of a crowd.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2025
He and his bodyguard were acquitted after a trial of almost three months, although the jury deadlocked on lesser charges of involuntary manslaughter.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
But Sutton is resourceful enough to sneak away, along with her top bodyguard Manny (Ramón Rodríguez), the British prime minister (Douglas Hodge), the South Korean first lady (MeeWha Alana Lee) and the head of the IMF (Sabrina Impacciatore).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Stevens was one of three assistants who were part of a staff of over a dozen, including bodyguards, nannies, a chef, hair stylist and makeup artist.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2025
He and his bodyguard were acquitted after a trial of almost three months, although the jury deadlocked on lesser charges of involuntary manslaughter.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
But Sutton is resourceful enough to sneak away, along with her top bodyguard Manny (Ramón Rodríguez), the British prime minister (Douglas Hodge), the South Korean first lady (MeeWha Alana Lee) and the head of the IMF (Sabrina Impacciatore).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Stevens was one of three assistants who were part of a staff of over a dozen, including bodyguards, nannies, a chef, hair stylist and makeup artist.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodyguard
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However, despite the recent optimism, there’s one key problem that might catch investors off guard.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Heat mock drafts with 20th pick With the draft order formally set ahead of the draft combine, a look at names various mock drafts have linked to the Heat at No. 20: ESPN: Liam McNeeley, UConn, guard, freshman.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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But bear defenders argue that people have encroached into bear habitat — not the other way around.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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Her absence can’t be overstated given the league’s need for willing defenders for transformational talent on opposing contending teams.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Most rides have a family waiting area for parents or guardians to switch off with kids who either can’t or don’t want to ride.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Calton hopes their story continues to challenge misconceptions about guardian breeds like the bullmastiff, showing the sweet, playful, and loyal sides of these gentle giants.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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There were opulent palaces, fighter jet escorts, a parade of camels and much more.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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The defense brought up a reality television show that followed escorts, and alleged that one of the escorts made comments on a picture of Combs.—
Alice Gainer,
CBS News,
16 May 2025
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The issue comes as China increases patrols by its heavily armed coast guard near the Japan-administered, Beijing-claimed Senkaku Islands, drawing stern rebukes from the U.S. ally.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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There has been a noticeable decline in poaching since regular patrols were performed in the park, officials said, and this work is evident through both male and female deer appearing on the cameras.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Yet a shattering tragedy at around the film’s mid-point upsets that trajectory entirely, as their convoy of cars become stationary, and confrontations with mortality must be sought.—
David Katz,
IndieWire,
16 May 2025
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Driving a suburban family people mover, Luis obediently joins the shabby convoy of converted trucks heading away from the rave scene.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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The miniskirt featured pickets and showcased a white Puma logo at the waist band.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
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The rangers called for a nationwide day of action on March 1, encouraging protesters to hand out flyers to cars, put signs in front of webcams, hang banners, hang American flags upside down as a signal of distress, march in gateway towns, rally inside parks and picket around park signs.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Bodyguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodyguard. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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