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
However, these protectors face growing intimidation, violence and threats to life.
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Anthony Edwards has been bothered in the past by good perimeter defenders backed by quality rim protectors.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
Those with Eight Sleep smart bed tech found their heated protectors weren't able to change temperature due to the outage.
—PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
As a protector, Harrison had a good case to off him, but chose not to.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Anthony Edwards has been bothered in the past by good perimeter defenders backed by quality rim protectors.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
Those with Eight Sleep smart bed tech found their heated protectors weren't able to change temperature due to the outage.
—PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
As a protector, Harrison had a good case to off him, but chose not to.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protector
Noun
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The United States has traditionally acted as the guardian of this system.—
John Kerry,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kids aged 7 to 18 can also walk in for the shot without a prescription, as long as a parent or guardian gives consent and talks it over with the pharmacist.—
Evan Moore
November 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Heat’s new-look offense relies on players getting by their defender and into the paint without the help of a screen.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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Scott’s play speed jumped off the tape as a downhill defender, especially when the Hurricanes brought him as a blitzer.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Onuba counseled now is the time to take another page from PE, which is their operating partner model, where operating partners sit between management and assets, thereby becoming custodians for the post asset-value integration.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Ahuja noted that institutional infrastructure for bitcoin—custodians, liquidity providers, and banks—has matured significantly over the past several years, creating greater stability.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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However, many legal analysts believe the justices will not overturn the precedent, and some additional legal protections for same-sex married couples were passed into federal law in 2022.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Starbucks Workers United is fighting for a new contract that delivers improved staffing hours, take-home pay, and on-the-job protections for baristas.—
Amelia Lucas,Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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News of his death was first made public by longtime family friend and former bodyguard Chuck Zito.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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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.—
NPR,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protector. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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