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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 bodyguards
Big leaguers playing in winter leagues back in Venezuela have historically brought bodyguards with them to the ballpark.
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Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
In the film, Molly (Gina Ravera), who is the friend and roommate of protagonist Nomi (Elizabeth Berkley), is assaulted by a famous singer and his bodyguards.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Long before the war, the government had posted a small number of bodyguards near Ahmadinejad, nominally to protect a prominent citizen but also to keep tabs on him.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Israel hacked nearly all the traffic cameras in Tehran years ago, and had been closely tracking the comings and goings of the bodyguards and drivers of senior Iranian officials.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 Mar. 2026
In the video, one of Lurie’s bodyguards — a bald officer dressed in a suit — appears to be talking with the two men standing near a pile of trash as Lurie paces behind the officer.
—J.d. Morris, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026
Two men attacked a pair of police officers who were serving as bodyguards for San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, officials said.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Oseguera Cervantes and at least two bodyguards fled toward cabins in the pine woods outside of Tapalpa, Trevilla Trejo said.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Camille insists that her two friends sit on either side of her at the head of the table, like emotional bodyguards.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
In the film, Molly (Gina Ravera), who is the friend and roommate of protagonist Nomi (Elizabeth Berkley), is assaulted by a famous singer and his bodyguards.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Long before the war, the government had posted a small number of bodyguards near Ahmadinejad, nominally to protect a prominent citizen but also to keep tabs on him.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Israel hacked nearly all the traffic cameras in Tehran years ago, and had been closely tracking the comings and goings of the bodyguards and drivers of senior Iranian officials.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 Mar. 2026
In the video, one of Lurie’s bodyguards — a bald officer dressed in a suit — appears to be talking with the two men standing near a pile of trash as Lurie paces behind the officer.
—J.d. Morris, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026
Two men attacked a pair of police officers who were serving as bodyguards for San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, officials said.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Oseguera Cervantes and at least two bodyguards fled toward cabins in the pine woods outside of Tapalpa, Trevilla Trejo said.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Camille insists that her two friends sit on either side of her at the head of the table, like emotional bodyguards.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodyguards
Noun
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Consider installing gutter guards or screens, which help block debris from entering while still allowing water through.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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For homeowners who want to minimize ongoing gutter work, guards represent a practical investment.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
31 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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With key Pistons defenders like Ausar Thompson (ankle), Cade Cunningham (lung), and Isaiah Stewart (calf) sidelined or doubtful, Gilgeous-Alexander has a prime opportunity to exploit the matchup.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Before infants were enrolled in the AL16 study, their parents or guardians had to sign consent forms disclosing, among other things, the risks that clinical trial subjects would face.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Other exceptions include an allowance for coaches to enter during athletic events, or for parents or guardians to accompany a child or family member who needs assistance.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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Delta suspends some specialty services, including airport escorts, for members of Congress due to the impact of the partial government shutdown disrupting US air travel.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Police escorts at the front of the No Kings protest quickly surrounded and separated the groups.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Some went to court to challenge government refusals to authorize pickets, while others scaled them back to smaller indoor gatherings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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If not, pickets at school sites and another rally will follow Friday.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Bodyguards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodyguards. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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