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
Contemporary practices The tremendous power of women as peace advocates and protectors of communities continues today.
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Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
The Blue Jays added one of the best rim protectors in the Big East in former Providence center Oswin Erhunmwunse, as well as guards Wes Enis from USF, BJ Davis from San Diego State and Kayden Edwards from TCU.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
The triumvirate of protectors got Romans into testing that proved his IQ was off the charts and found programs that helped his mother learn how to navigate his needs.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Partial coverage recliner slipcovers, also known as protectors, rest on top of your recliner.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Denver lost its two best rim protectors, who also supplied the bulk of its offensive baseline production via cuts for dunks and lobs and corner 3-point shooting.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026
Silva, a 6-foot-7 center, was one of the best rim protectors in the country.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Since floors like vinyl are prone to scratching, Stein always recommends adding furniture protectors to the bottom of your furniture.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Stripping and washing all bedding — including duvet covers, mattress protectors and pillow shams — is one of the most impactful tasks on any spring cleaning list.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
The Blue Jays added one of the best rim protectors in the Big East in former Providence center Oswin Erhunmwunse, as well as guards Wes Enis from USF, BJ Davis from San Diego State and Kayden Edwards from TCU.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
The triumvirate of protectors got Romans into testing that proved his IQ was off the charts and found programs that helped his mother learn how to navigate his needs.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Partial coverage recliner slipcovers, also known as protectors, rest on top of your recliner.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Denver lost its two best rim protectors, who also supplied the bulk of its offensive baseline production via cuts for dunks and lobs and corner 3-point shooting.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026
Silva, a 6-foot-7 center, was one of the best rim protectors in the country.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Since floors like vinyl are prone to scratching, Stein always recommends adding furniture protectors to the bottom of your furniture.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Stripping and washing all bedding — including duvet covers, mattress protectors and pillow shams — is one of the most impactful tasks on any spring cleaning list.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protectors
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For example, the bill would require employees of private guardians to undergo criminal background checks every five years and get the education necessary for national certification.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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There are exemptions for certain groups, such as parents or guardians of children under age 14 and those with disabilities.—
ByMary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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The union, which represents animal care specialists, patrol officers, custodians, groundskeepers, patrol officers, aides and seasonal workers, said the zoo's last contract offer would have taken away their health care plan without providing a comparable alternative.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The midcentury abode was transferred to custodians of the McCann Trust that holds the property in 2022 and, after hitting the market April 10 for nearly $3 million, a contingent offer for its sale has already been accepted.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Embiid’s aggressiveness early — along with Tyrese Maxey’s speed and ability to put defenders in bad positions — put the Knicks in unfavorable foul trouble early.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Brown was called for 10 offensive fouls — most of them push-offs against Philadelphia 76ers defenders — in the Celtics’ seven-game first-round series, which ended Saturday with a 109-100 loss at TD Garden.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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One of those regulars happened to be one of Fieri’s bodyguards, who flagged Alaina’s to the Food Network star — or so Fieri told him, Vallone says.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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The money, hidden in furniture, was never reported through standard police channels, prompting the former intelligence chief in 2022 to file a criminal complaint alleging a cover-up, money laundering, and unlawful use of Ramaphosa’s bodyguards to track down suspects.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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“Protectors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protectors. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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