Thesaurus results for PROTECTORS

protectors

noun

plural of protector

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 Orders for vacuum batteries (up 62%), mobile phone screen protectors (up 44%), and home game console replacement parts (up 38%) took off in early summer shopping. — Vidhi Choudhary, Fortune, 7 July 2026 Defense The primary reason the Lakers likely chose Kessler over offering a max deal to Detroit Pistons restricted free agent Jalen Duren is that Kessler is one of the NBA’s best rim protectors. — Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Krypto is one of the protectors of the universe, like Sagittarius, which is why the Superdog is one of the most interesting stars of the movie. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 The first dogs served as early-warning systems, protectors, and hunting buddies. — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 10 June 2026 Healthcare workers become targets instead of protectors. — Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha and Nadir Awad are remembered not only as victims but as heroes and protectors who moved toward danger so others could live. — Zainab Chaudry, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2026 There are also liquid bird bath protectors to help keep water clean. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 May 2026 Contemporary practices The tremendous power of women as peace advocates and protectors of communities continues today. — Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation, 5 May 2026

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Some child daycare programs can be exempt from licensing if parents and guardians are on the same premises and if they are not operated on certain sites, including malls or ski facilities.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 July 2026
The department also warned that minors are not exempt from prosecution and said parents or guardians may be held legally or financially responsible for damage caused by their children.

— Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 9 July 2026

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All eyes on the Crab Rodríguez Castro entered through the back door of El Antojo restaurant in Old Havana several days later, flanked by bodyguards.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Members of the Jalisco cartel have been charged with orchestrating the attack and several of Manzo’s bodyguards were arrested for possible participation.

— Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026

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