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
If all that wasn’t enough, 12 gold Arthurian knights have been positioned around the dial, acting as the Lady’s loyal protectors and hour markers.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
As outside interests seek to exploit the Kiamichi River in southeastern Oklahoma, a group of Indigenous water protectors, community leaders, and activists come together to preserve their home.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Keong says these pillow protectors slide easily over her puffiest pillows, wash up well at the laundromat, and help prevent her new pillows from getting too drooled-on to be presentable for overnight guests.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
By making reporting a legal duty, states hope to turn bystanders into protectors.
—Nina A. Kohn, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Install tree trunk protectors now, especially on young fruit trees, since rodents who nibble on bark will soon be considering this activity as their food supply shrinks with the onset of cooler weather.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
As outside interests seek to exploit the Kiamichi River in southeastern Oklahoma, a group of Indigenous water protectors, community leaders, and activists come together to preserve their home.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Keong says these pillow protectors slide easily over her puffiest pillows, wash up well at the laundromat, and help prevent her new pillows from getting too drooled-on to be presentable for overnight guests.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
By making reporting a legal duty, states hope to turn bystanders into protectors.
—Nina A. Kohn, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Install tree trunk protectors now, especially on young fruit trees, since rodents who nibble on bark will soon be considering this activity as their food supply shrinks with the onset of cooler weather.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protectors
Noun
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The juvenile's guardians found two weapons with ammunition and gave them to police.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Sweeney’s brother and sister-in-law had taken him in as guardians.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Law enforcement are exempt from the law, as well as custodians, maintenance workers, and those providing medical assistance.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
23 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
Noun
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Manes’ defenders pointed out she had been cleared by the internal inquiry and was implementing a policy dictated from Washington.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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During a two-point conversion play, Jennings caught the ball in the endzone, but was smashed between two Jaguars defenders.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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 6 Oct. 2025.
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