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
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Hudson has graded out as a poor pass protector at Pro Football Focus for most of his career.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
The Portugal native has started all 34 games this season for the Horned Frogs, emerging as one of the top rim protectors in the Big 12 with plenty of upside.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
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Accordingly, it's better represented in your portfolio as an income protector when other assets look shaky.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Hudson has graded out as a poor pass protector at Pro Football Focus for most of his career.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
Old bed sheets are the perfect textile protectors, keeping your couch looking and smelling fresh for longer.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
The Portugal native has started all 34 games this season for the Horned Frogs, emerging as one of the top rim protectors in the Big 12 with plenty of upside.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protector. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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