Thesaurus results for BODYGUARDS

bodyguards

noun

plural of bodyguard

as in guards

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 bodyguards His teammates - more akin to bodyguards this summer - do the dirty work, which leaves Messi to focus solely on unlocking the opposition’s defense with his unrivaled quality. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026 All eyes on the Crab Rodríguez Castro entered through the back door of El Antojo restaurant in Old Havana several days later, flanked by bodyguards. — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Members of the Jalisco cartel have been charged with orchestrating the attack and several of Manzo’s bodyguards were arrested for possible participation. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026 Her two bodyguards were not with her when the incident took place, according to police in Machala, which is the capital of El Oro province bordering Peru. — CBS News, 13 May 2026 One of those regulars happened to be one of Fieri’s bodyguards, who flagged Alaina’s to the Food Network star — or so Fieri told him, Vallone says. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026 The money, hidden in furniture, was never reported through standard police channels, prompting the former intelligence chief in 2022 to file a criminal complaint alleging a cover-up, money laundering, and unlawful use of Ramaphosa’s bodyguards to track down suspects. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 May 2026 Chan, surrounded by bodyguards, was unreachable. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2026 The fiery lawmaker, who leads the leftist Economic Freedom Fighters party, was charged alongside his bodyguards Anton Snyman, after the video of the incident went viral. — ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026

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However, last year’s team featured a nauseating number of guards, so these Bulls boast a crowded frontcourt and aren’t in dire need of Mathurin’s skill set.

— Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Currently, state law restricts open carry of firearms only in public buildings with security measures like metal detectors and guards.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of guards

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On today's episode of Tech Camp, co-hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber chase the rapid evolution of cybersecurity, which has led to an arms race between hackers and defenders.

— Emily Kwong, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Lee said that tracks with Simmons’ ability to read coverages and anticipate where defenders are.

— Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

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In a statement Wednesday, police urged parents and guardians to have open conversations with their children about safe touch and inappropriate adult behavior.

— Tim Fang, CBS News, 30 July 2026
The pieces resonate with fellow Eaton fire survivors, some of whom embrace the whimsical figures as protective guardians and first artworks in new homes.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of guardians

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The warship and escorts are now at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, where the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is being offloaded.

— Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
He was also transported to an area hospital along with two police escorts, the arrest reports said.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

Definition of escorts

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Park rangers and mountain guides install and maintain snow pickets — which are used to help build anchors for extra protection on areas like steep slopes — between the high camp and Denali Pass, the park has said.

— Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Park rangers and mountain guides install and maintain snow pickets — which are used to help build anchors for extra protection on areas like steep slopes — between the high camp and Denali Pass, the park says.

— Becky Bohrer, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026

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