Thesaurus results for BODYGUARD

bodyguard

noun

Definition of bodyguard

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 Cuban state television aired more than 10 minutes of video Saturday night that showed Castro, 95, in his traditional olive-green military uniform, alongside his bodyguard and grandson, Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro. — Andrea Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Cuban state television aired more than 10 minutes of footage Saturday night that showed Castro, 95, in his traditional olive-green military uniform, alongside his bodyguard and grandson, Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro. — CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026 Gerry was taken out by Tricia’s bodyguard on the field, but why? — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026 In true Renaissance fashion, the two were surrounded by their yeomen, personal bodyguards to the nobles. — Rashad Alexander august 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bodyguard

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Noun

The right-side combo of tackle JC Latham and rookie camp surprise Fernando Carmona at guard are particularly intriguing as a run-blocking combo.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Rookie Jake Slaughter moves to that critical spot, and although the second-round pick played that position in college, the Chargers were hoping to start him at guard.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of guard

Noun

The defender sustained the injuries following a late challenge from Van Bommel, 22, in the final stages of the league match at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

— Ali Rampling, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The Dolphins full-court pressed Herring because of his skill set and reputation as a stout run defender, which is a massive need for the 2026 team new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan is putting together and Jeff Hafley’s responsible for coaching.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of defender

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The organization claimed in the lawsuit that the state law violated equal protection for minors and the due process rights of parents and guardians to obtain necessary medical care for their child.

— Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2026
Parents or guardians of minors could have been held responsible for administrative penalties.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of guardian

Noun

Comella even ran into a few fellow Californians out on The Pile, a couple of Federal Emergency Management Agency search-and-rescue teams from Sacramento and Los Angeles County who had flown in on C-5 military transport planes with a fighter escort.

— Peter Wilkinson, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Airlines already issue escort or gate passes in certain circumstances, including unaccompanied minors, and airports and airlines offer assistance for travelers with disabilities.

— Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of escort

Noun

Miami Gardens police found their missing K-9 who disappeared last week after running from a patrol vehicle and getting hit by a car, according to the department.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
His more than 32-year law enforcement career has included leadership assignments in violent crimes, patrol and special investigations, and homicide and robbery investigations.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of patrol

Noun

Associated Press journalists waiting at a checkpoint south of the city of Tyre in southern Lebanon saw a convoy of ICRC vehicles heading toward the Naqoura border crossing Friday morning and later return.

— Fadi Tawil, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The First 100 Miles The day was spent in a convoy, rolling out of the Red Rock Casino’s parking lot at the crack of 9 am.

— Michael Febbo, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of convoy

Noun

Built in 1939, the dwelling’s traditional facade, with gable dormers and white picket fencing, sets the tone for interiors by local design firm KKD that feel rustic and modern at once.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026
Wednesday’s picket comes as legislators returned to session earlier this week.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026

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