as in guardians
someone that protects
the quarterback counted on the right guard as his main protector
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Recent Examples of protectors
The nonprofit has served more than 1,000 Indigenous youths from 20 endangered rivers, with a goal to inspire them to become the next generation of water and river protectors.
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Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Last season, right guard Mike Onwenu and right tackle Morgan Moses graded out positively at Pro Football Focus, while Campbell and Wilson were in college, and Garrett Bradbury ranked among the NFL’s worst pass-protectors among all centers.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
And because the campaign was so successful, all buyers will now score some extra bonuses – four screen protectors and a lanyard-style silicone case.
—New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2025
Since floors like vinyl are prone to scratching, Stein always recommends adding furniture protectors to the bottom of your furniture.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Now, a new leak from Majin Bu on X shows the four screen sizes for the iPhone 17 series, in the form of screen protectors.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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
Fierce protectors and fierce love for their human family and goat family.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 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
Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Last season, right guard Mike Onwenu and right tackle Morgan Moses graded out positively at Pro Football Focus, while Campbell and Wilson were in college, and Garrett Bradbury ranked among the NFL’s worst pass-protectors among all centers.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
And because the campaign was so successful, all buyers will now score some extra bonuses – four screen protectors and a lanyard-style silicone case.
—New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2025
Since floors like vinyl are prone to scratching, Stein always recommends adding furniture protectors to the bottom of your furniture.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Now, a new leak from Majin Bu on X shows the four screen sizes for the iPhone 17 series, in the form of screen protectors.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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
Fierce protectors and fierce love for their human family and goat family.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protectors
Noun
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In 2016, the Mans petitioned to become Natalia’s legal guardians; however, a hearing was required to determine whether Natalia was a minor or a legal adult.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The shop also mentors and trains locals to be guides and guardians of their backyard coastline.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
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Two centuries ago, the Litunga (king) turned what had been his private hunting grounds over to his people as custodians.—
Mazuba Kapambwe,
AFAR Media,
10 Sep. 2025
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From ETFs pulling in tens of billions to companies adding bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to their balance sheets, demand for trusted custodians is set to accelerate.—
Marie Poteriaieva,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Trump’s defenders and critics sparred over whether the signature resembled his own.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
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Moore attempted to catch a pass from quarterback Caleb Wiliams over the middle of the field, when he was pulled down by defenders.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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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
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One of her bodyguards was killed in a shootout.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Protectors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protectors. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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