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
Weston loved to ‘embed himself in different cultures’ Weston’s mother, Nancy Higginbotham, described him as an ardent protector of the environment and a wanderer who loved to travel and enjoy nature.
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Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Younger children can enjoy how to be a planet protector or a wildlife investigator, recording findings in a scientific field journal and becoming familiar with animal tracks.
—Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The relationship has evolved from a sibling rivalry to Hart playing protector.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The animal pads beside her, companion and protector, its golden eyes scanning the landscape around them for predators or potential dangers, as it has been trained to do.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
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Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Younger children can enjoy how to be a planet protector or a wildlife investigator, recording findings in a scientific field journal and becoming familiar with animal tracks.
—Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The relationship has evolved from a sibling rivalry to Hart playing protector.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The animal pads beside her, companion and protector, its golden eyes scanning the landscape around them for predators or potential dangers, as it has been trained to do.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for protector
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protector
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Teens ages 13 to 17 can ride solo with an Uber Teen Account that must be set up and linked to an account owned by a parent or legal guardian.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Her guardian would love for Sophie to have another adult in her life who can be there for her and support her.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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As advertised, Swanson remains a peak defender, and his offensive production can be particularly streaky.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Rielly Chesna, a defender with Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC, which lost to Naegohyang in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, also remarked on the team’s smooth choreography.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The college currently consists of 11 officers of arms, who undertake the genealogical research and act as custodians of the records.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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Obama stopped by the Jackson Park facility to hear personal stories from custodians, security guards, visitor services staffers, and more.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Recent rulings by the conservative-leaning Supreme Court also have rolled back federal protections under the Voting Rights Act.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Any outdoor shelter site must be fire resistant and offer protection from heat as well as flame, Wara said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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When her father hires a young bodyguard to protect her, the disparate personalities can’t help but find themselves, well, drawn to each other.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Guidera played Anthony, the bodyguard alongside stars Al Pacino, Diane Keaton and Andy Garcia.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protector. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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