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 The Jets drafted Armand Membou to be one of their quarterback’s protectors. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 This $10 option comes with three privacy glass screen protectors that will shield your screen from damage and prying eyes at the same time. — Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 Linn said dogs were often seen in the Bronze Age and mythology as protectors, often guarding the house. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Six legs and a center support help create a stable foundation, while linen protectors cover the rail ends and floor-friendly glides help prevent scratches on hard floors. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026 The Wolves have one of the NBA’s best rim protectors (Rudy Gobert). — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protectors
  1. guardians
  2. custodians
  3. defenders
  4. bodyguards
Noun
  • The companies best positioned for this next phase of adoption will be the ones best integrating human-in and human-on the loop systems in tandem with agentic guardians—the ones who can explain, demonstrate and document their processes effectively.
    — Larry Bradley, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • An unusual search is underway in Charlotte for the guardians of a 15-year-old who says he was abandoned at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of guardians
Noun
  • Starting in 2011, the IRS required brokers and custodians to report cost-basis and holding-period information for stock and mutual fund investors on Form 1099-B.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Best for higher net-worth investors Augusta Precious Metals sells gold and silver directly, and also works with third-party custodians to manage your IRA.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Definition of custodians
Noun
  • On today's episode of Tech Camp, co-hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber chase the rapid evolution of cybersecurity, which has led to an arms race between hackers and defenders.
    — Emily Kwong, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Lee said that tracks with Simmons’ ability to read coverages and anticipate where defenders are.
    — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of defenders
Noun
  • His teammates - more akin to bodyguards this summer - do the dirty work, which leaves Messi to focus solely on unlocking the opposition’s defense with his unrivaled quality.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of bodyguards

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