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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
Educators and parents in the district have been working as chauffeurs, delivery drivers, bodyguards, and deterrence squads.
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Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
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.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 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
In the movie, Kiefer, along with Charlie Sheen and Oliver Platt, who played the remaining two Musketeers, Aramis and Porthos, are the only three members of the French king's elite bodyguards who didn't turn against the king and fall for Cardinal Richelieu's plan to take over the throne.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Arch is a rock star, but rock stars need bodyguards and the offensive line is running short on big uglies.
—American-Statesman Editorial Board, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
From bodyguards in Nairobi to dogs in Montana Svalinn's earliest iteration didn't involve dogs at all.
—Megan Sauer
tasia Jensen, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
The bit began with two UFC fighters who emerged to serve as their personal bodyguards against any ravenous super-fans.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Fidel Castro sent Cuban military and intelligence officers as bodyguards and advisors to take over Chavez’s security and revamp the Venezuelan army and spy agencies.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
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.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 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
In the movie, Kiefer, along with Charlie Sheen and Oliver Platt, who played the remaining two Musketeers, Aramis and Porthos, are the only three members of the French king's elite bodyguards who didn't turn against the king and fall for Cardinal Richelieu's plan to take over the throne.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Arch is a rock star, but rock stars need bodyguards and the offensive line is running short on big uglies.
—American-Statesman Editorial Board, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
From bodyguards in Nairobi to dogs in Montana Svalinn's earliest iteration didn't involve dogs at all.
—Megan Sauer
tasia Jensen, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
The bit began with two UFC fighters who emerged to serve as their personal bodyguards against any ravenous super-fans.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Fidel Castro sent Cuban military and intelligence officers as bodyguards and advisors to take over Chavez’s security and revamp the Venezuelan army and spy agencies.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodyguards
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The petition, which was granted by a federal judge, cites reports alleging that guards at the facility choked and asphyxiated Campos.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The signing of Seymore should finish the roster rebuild of an offensive line that lost starting guards Cole Hutson and DJ Campbell to the NFL.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Excitement for young defenders in Year 2 The Panthers’ 2025 draft class has earned rave reviews over the past several months.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
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The 24-year-old succeeds against all three levels of the pass defense, blocks well against defensive backs and even front-seven defenders and runs for yards off jet-motion touches, screens and downfield passes.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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The letter instructed parents and guardians to immediately call a doctor and shelter at home if their child develops symptoms associated with measles.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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In order to pick up a student, parents and guardians will be required to have a photo ID and be listed in Skyward as eligible to pick up the student.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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Volunteers have also organized grocery deliveries and court escorts for neighbors facing the threat of capture and deportation.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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Houthis Rattling Sabers Even as the deployment of CSG-3 was meant to promote stability, the arrival of the carrier and escorts could result in just the opposite.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 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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According to the organization's strike map on its website, there are no strikes or pickets planned in Michigan.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
13 Nov. 2025
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“Bodyguards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodyguards. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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