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
Strip off all bedding and mattress protectors to be washed.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
Some screen protectors can also dampen whatever color benefits CoE tech produces.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Because both operate better as income protectors versus income producers, experts recommend limiting the precious metal portion of your portfolio to a maximum of 10%.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
There’s also plenty of protection all around the bike – from aluminum hand lever protectors to engine bars, possibly to make sure no internals are risked by any falls in the dirt.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
High-quality, hypoallergenic protectors are the best choice.
—Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
The Raptors have no other true rim protectors on the roster.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Water protectors, youth leaders, scientists and legal experts offered their perspectives and showcased research on water access, water quality and water law.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Dec. 2025
Instead of free items, the brand provides an Instant Gift Credit (up to $300) with a mattress purchase, which can be immediately used on accessories like the Harmony Pillow, sheets or protectors.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 1 Dec. 2025
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
Some screen protectors can also dampen whatever color benefits CoE tech produces.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Because both operate better as income protectors versus income producers, experts recommend limiting the precious metal portion of your portfolio to a maximum of 10%.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
There’s also plenty of protection all around the bike – from aluminum hand lever protectors to engine bars, possibly to make sure no internals are risked by any falls in the dirt.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
High-quality, hypoallergenic protectors are the best choice.
—Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
The Raptors have no other true rim protectors on the roster.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Water protectors, youth leaders, scientists and legal experts offered their perspectives and showcased research on water access, water quality and water law.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Dec. 2025
Instead of free items, the brand provides an Instant Gift Credit (up to $300) with a mattress purchase, which can be immediately used on accessories like the Harmony Pillow, sheets or protectors.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protectors
Noun
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But parents and guardians can enroll now by filling out Form 4547 through the IRS when filing their tax returns.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Students were transported to Bear Creek Middle School, where they could be be picked up by parents or guardians.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Pricing structures vary between dealers, retirement-account transactions often require coordination with custodians and storage providers, and purchases frequently involve direct interaction with company representatives.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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But details of the city’s budget process show all sides had a hand in making the decisions that led to the custodians getting laid off.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ukrainian defenders remain locked in a war of attrition with Russia’s bigger army along the roughly 1,250-kilometer (750-mile) front line.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Arráez has been one of the worst defenders in baseball since making his debut.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Educators and parents in the district have been working as chauffeurs, delivery drivers, bodyguards, and deterrence squads.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
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But as Duterte’s father, Vicente, had increasingly gravitated toward Malacañang, his son hung out with the family bodyguards—and crafted the persona of a rough-talking bugoy, or hoodlum, in his native Bisayan tongue.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Protectors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protectors. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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