as in guardian
someone that protects
the quarterback counted on the right guard as his main protector
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as in guardians
someone that protects
the quarterback counted on the right guard as his main protector
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Recent Examples of protector
Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Invented for the film is Sergio (Benicio Del Toro), Willa’s karate teacher, who is the protector of undocumented migrants in Baktan Cross seeking protection from fascistic immigration forces, one of which is led by Lockjaw.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
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
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Noun
Brown is a better pass protector than a run blocker.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Invented for the film is Sergio (Benicio Del Toro), Willa’s karate teacher, who is the protector of undocumented migrants in Baktan Cross seeking protection from fascistic immigration forces, one of which is led by Lockjaw.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protector. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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