ransomer

noun

Definition of ransomernext
as in defender

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  1. defender
  2. protector
  3. warden
  4. custodian
  5. keeper
  6. warder
  7. watchman
  8. guardian
Noun
  • That point was in doubt late as Bay defender Aldana Cometti’s hand hit the ball on a Tessa Dellarose shot in stoppage time, but it was not ruled a handball upon quick review and Bay didn’t have to face a penalty kick.
    — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Gameplay enhancements include deeper pre-snap options, smarter defenders, and an optional Catch Meter.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of defender
Noun
  • No two tales of what happened to Maelor after his knight protector was shot dead agree, but the young boy was also slain on the bridge, perhaps torn apart by the mob who assailed him, arguing over what to do with the young prince.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Blind side protector of Jayden Daniels could miss large part of season after suffering a torn triceps plus other takeaways from Week 2 of training camp.
    — Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of protector
Noun
  • The women tensed when the deputy warden of the Rostov jail, a curt, imperious man with a heavy-footed gait, walked in.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Moses Seixas, warden of Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, presented an address welcoming President George Washington to the city.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of warden
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  • More from this past week • A transgender woman who works as a custodian at the University of Kansas was reported for using the wrong restroom under a new state law.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Two school custodians have been found shot dead in a Chicago elementary school, according to Chicago ABC station WLS.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of custodian
Noun
  • With more than 1,000 suggestions to chose from, here's the name keepers picked.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Canada keeper made eight saves as León had 10 shots on target.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of keeper
Noun
  • Yeoman warders take part in the ceremonial search ahead of the state opening.
    — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 13 May 2026
  • She’s accompanied by a chaperone/warder, Loti (Céline Menville), a Frenchwoman who has a mean way with a dagger, and cabin boy Blaster (Kayden Price).
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Definition of warder
Noun
  • The Guardian Built From The Same Cloth The institutions that protect our money are nevertheless far from defenseless, since the very capacity for recognizing patterns that empowers the attacker also sharpens the eyes of the watchman.
    — Dennis-Kenji Kipker, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Fiddlers played at the street corners and watchmen called out the hour of the day.
    — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
Definition of watchman
Noun
  • The confederations are presenting themselves not as rivals attempting to weaken FIFA, but as guardians of a collective system.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Donors should bring a photo ID and must be at least 17 years of age, or 16 with a parent or guardian’s consent.
    — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of guardian
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“Ransomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ransomer. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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