as in guardian
someone that protects
the quarterback counted on the right guard as his main protector
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Recent Examples of protector
Who among us doesn’t view themselves as a fierce protector of themselves?
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Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The action to rescue her falls eventually to Mario and Luigi, having relocated permanently to the Mushroom Kingdom and serving as protectors of the realm, solving problems for its inhabitants.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Shiite minorities in other countries tend to view Iranian leaders as protectors and have sometimes risked personal safety to protest the war.
—Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
The box includes a charger, case, and screen protector to sweeten the deal.
—New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
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Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The action to rescue her falls eventually to Mario and Luigi, having relocated permanently to the Mushroom Kingdom and serving as protectors of the realm, solving problems for its inhabitants.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Shiite minorities in other countries tend to view Iranian leaders as protectors and have sometimes risked personal safety to protest the war.
—Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
The box includes a charger, case, and screen protector to sweeten the deal.
—New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for protector
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protector
Noun
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Police said officers remained at the school as a precaution and said there was no need for parents or guardians to respond before dismissal.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2026
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While the breed’s protective instincts are part of its history as a working guardian dog, Fallon says that same quality can also feel empowering in her everyday life.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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As the pandemic set in, Garrison occasionally drove downtown in his Cadillac and met with Claude Kelly, the public defender, in his deserted office.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the 11th minute, SDFC threatened to take a 2-0 lead when Valakari split a pair of Minnesota defenders before blasting a low attempt from the top of the box.—
Kyle Kensing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The District 130 school board is set to spend up to $150,000 on an outside custodian contract that its own custodians claim the district does not need.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The union represents more than 30,000 district employees, including teacher aides, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, computer techs, custodians and gardeners.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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County staff told the Herald there won’t be a deal if there aren’t sufficient public protections.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The styles have polarized lenses and feature 100% UVA/UVB protection.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Spanning several decades, the film tracks Frank's evolution from truck driver to trusted gunman for crime boss Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and bodyguard for the infamous Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino).—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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The video shows Robinson, also known as Mike King, and Crockett's other bodyguards allegedly assaulting two men at a public event while Dallas police officers appeared to stand by, refusing to intervene.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protector. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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