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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
The murder led to a wave of support for the governor's killer, Mumtaz Qadri, one of Taseer's bodyguards, who was hailed by some as a hero and defender of Islam.
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NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
His bodyguards came back and told him the convoy would not be able to pass.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Several of the bodyguards, court documents say, were deputies from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
In each episode, a VIP is escorted down a red carpet by three comedic bodyguards, facing a series of physical and mental challenges designed to test their wit, courage and improvisational skills.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Hamas confirmed that six people were killed in the Doha strike, including the son of senior leader Khalil al-Hayya, his chief of staff and three bodyguards.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
One of her bodyguards was killed in a shootout.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Palantir’s Alex Karp, for example, who runs a data-intelligence company with controversial defense contracts, employs a 24/7 security detail with up to four visible bodyguards.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Her bodyguards and parents followed behind.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
His bodyguards came back and told him the convoy would not be able to pass.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Several of the bodyguards, court documents say, were deputies from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
In each episode, a VIP is escorted down a red carpet by three comedic bodyguards, facing a series of physical and mental challenges designed to test their wit, courage and improvisational skills.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Hamas confirmed that six people were killed in the Doha strike, including the son of senior leader Khalil al-Hayya, his chief of staff and three bodyguards.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
One of her bodyguards was killed in a shootout.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Palantir’s Alex Karp, for example, who runs a data-intelligence company with controversial defense contracts, employs a 24/7 security detail with up to four visible bodyguards.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Her bodyguards and parents followed behind.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodyguards
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Atlanta played much better in a 1-point loss to the Patriots on the road last Sunday, but there are major concerns on the O-line after starting guards Matthew Bergeron and Chris Lindstrom had to leave the Pats game early.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Haydar was prisoner 13077 at Abu Ghraib, one of those photographed by the American army prison guards in various positions of agony.—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams fired a bullet to tight end Colston Loveland, who bounced off two defenders to score what would be the game-winning touchdown.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams hit tight end Colston Loveland with a pass and the tight end barely evaded two Bengals defenders, who hit each other instead of Loveland.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Meet other parents and guardians, through your child’s school or therapy sessions or online in communities for parents of kids with disabilities, who can relate and be supportive.—
Jaclyn Greenberg,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Without guardians and stability, Charlie and Molly find an unexpected ally and protector in Ignatius Oliver, and solace at his book shop, The Book Keep, where a book a day keeps the bombs away.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Mackinac Bridge officials recorded the highest wind gust Monday morning, 49 mph, prompting an advisory and escorts across the span for vulnerable vehicles like motorcycles, pickup trucks with campers and other high-profile vehicles.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The island is owned by the federal government and is not open to the general public, so escorts or specific government ID cards are required for visitors.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Baristas at Starbucks cafes across the country are holding pickets this week as part of a collective push for a union contract, and Phoenix workers are joining in.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Where will Starbucks Workers United hold rallies and pickets?—
Mike Snider,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Bodyguards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodyguards. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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