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
The new film also relies heavily on the mythological imagery of angry goddesses - in this case ‘Gangamma Thalli’, the Hindu goddess believed to be the sister of Venkateshwara Balaji, mother of Lord Parashuram, and the protector of the region.
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Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Its white and black colorways look sleek in kitchens, and the set comes with fry pans, sauce pans, a casserole pan, a steamer insert, a baking tray, cooking utensils, and cookware protectors.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Knox and Shirley visit the forge, where some of his friends reveal a small arsenal of homemade pikes, spears, clubs, and armored chest protectors.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Rafiki then crosses paths with Mufasa, Taka, Sarabi and her familiar, flying protector Zazu (Preston Nyman), and the five of them proceed as a motley crew of wanderers.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Its white and black colorways look sleek in kitchens, and the set comes with fry pans, sauce pans, a casserole pan, a steamer insert, a baking tray, cooking utensils, and cookware protectors.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Knox and Shirley visit the forge, where some of his friends reveal a small arsenal of homemade pikes, spears, clubs, and armored chest protectors.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Rafiki then crosses paths with Mufasa, Taka, Sarabi and her familiar, flying protector Zazu (Preston Nyman), and the five of them proceed as a motley crew of wanderers.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protector
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The only truly effective safeguard remains active involvement from parents and guardians.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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If the winner is under 18, the Certificate must be signed by their parent or legal guardian.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025
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The fourth turnover came in the third quarter when Jonnu Smith fumbled after a trio of Jets defenders crunched the tight end.C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Having an extra defender on either side to support him should address those concerns on both individual and team levels.Alex Brodie, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Similar moves have been made in the past by De Beers, which has long seen itself as the custodian of the diamond industry.Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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At that time, Lilium hoped to get things back on track by seeking out new investors and a supervisory custodian.Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
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In 1967, the secretary of the interior classified the Eastern timber wolf in the Lower 48 as endangered, and in 1973, it was afforded full protection under the Endangered Species Act.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Trump also signed a presidential memorandum aimed at skirting California’s environmental protections to funnel water toward the state’s farmers, which produce roughly 40% of the nation’s agricultural products.Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes gave his bodyguards a red Yeti cooler with a Rolex watch, Oakley sunglasses, Lucchese boots and Normatec recovery boots inside.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Hearings showed that some EU money was used to pay for Le Pen’s bodyguard — who before used to be her father’s bodyguard — as well as her personal assistant.Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protector. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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