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
Denver believes strongly in its ability to develop pass-protectors, so this would be an interesting development project.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The intent was to reduce the size of shoulder pads and chest protectors and slim down the pants to give skaters more places to aim at while not taking away from netminders’ safety.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Remove sheets, pillowcases, mattress protectors and any covers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Your Mattress Strip Bedding and Wash on Hot Start by removing all bedding — sheets, pillowcases, mattress protectors and any toppers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The action to rescue her falls eventually to Mario and Luigi, having relocated permanently to the Mushroom Kingdom and serving as protectors of the realm, solving problems for its inhabitants.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Shiite minorities in other countries tend to view Iranian leaders as protectors and have sometimes risked personal safety to protest the war.
—Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
However, in 1849 the Select Committee recommended the abolition of the Protector office, claiming that the protectors had failed in their mission.
—Roland Martin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Old bed sheets are the perfect textile protectors, keeping your couch looking and smelling fresh for longer.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The intent was to reduce the size of shoulder pads and chest protectors and slim down the pants to give skaters more places to aim at while not taking away from netminders’ safety.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Remove sheets, pillowcases, mattress protectors and any covers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Your Mattress Strip Bedding and Wash on Hot Start by removing all bedding — sheets, pillowcases, mattress protectors and any toppers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The action to rescue her falls eventually to Mario and Luigi, having relocated permanently to the Mushroom Kingdom and serving as protectors of the realm, solving problems for its inhabitants.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Shiite minorities in other countries tend to view Iranian leaders as protectors and have sometimes risked personal safety to protest the war.
—Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
However, in 1849 the Select Committee recommended the abolition of the Protector office, claiming that the protectors had failed in their mission.
—Roland Martin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Old bed sheets are the perfect textile protectors, keeping your couch looking and smelling fresh for longer.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protectors
Noun
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If one or both parents or guardians can't be present, additional documentation showing their consent is required.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Federalist Society and its liberal cousin, the American Constitution Society, serve as guardians of the separate ecosystems in which the jurists live, socialize, and build their reputations.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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This lets banks, exchanges, digital wallets, and custodians earn rewards from cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana across more than 40 blockchain networks, without having to build or run their own systems.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bus drivers, custodians and special education workers will receive a 24% wage increase, increased hours that ensure healthcare benefits, and the district agreed to rescind layoffs for hundreds of IT technicians.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In discussions of people like Michael Jackson, some defenders insist on distinguishing between the artist and the art, but a bio-pic is necessarily about both.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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In the 53rd minute, however, LAFC defenders were stretched and Werner, on the left, struck a cross that found Ousseni Bouda for the first of the Burkina Faso native’s two goals on the day.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The video shows Robinson, also known as Mike King, and Crockett's other bodyguards allegedly assaulting two men at a public event while Dallas police officers appeared to stand by, refusing to intervene.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Three days later, Rich Kelly, the Marshals Service’s associate director for operations, authorized the waivers, granting the bodyguards an exception to the usual eligibility requirements.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Protectors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protectors. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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