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
  • Aaron Donald, a three-time NFL defensive player of the year, came out of retirement to play with Garrett after the Rams acquired the elite defender.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Segura's first goal of the season came with assists from defender Ryan Porteous — the second of his career — and Leo Walta — his first in his fifth league appearance.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of defender
Noun
  • Without its best rim protector, the Cavs have nobody to clean up when Mitchell gets downhill.
    — Colin Lynch, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Claxton is a true rim protector who can deter and affect shot-making around the rim.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of protector
Noun
  • Soon after, a warden shook Guardado and shouted his name, but got no response and a medic then pronounced him dead.
    — KIM CHANDLER, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • As the twitching subsided, the team warden shook Guardado and shouted his name, but there was no response.
    — David Fischer, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of warden
Noun
  • Mandy Muir Mandy Muir is a senior Murumburr custodian and Kakadu National Park’s longest-serving guide, leading tours on Yellow Water Billabong and at the Burrungkuy rock art site in the Northern Territory.
    — Liam Freeman, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Custody ambitions Unlike commercial vaults, the new facility will be operated by Singapore’s central bank, offering foreign monetary authorities an alternative sovereign custodian for their gold.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of custodian
Noun
  • That ended a 144-minute scoreless streak for Angel City keeper Angelina Anderson.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Texas State scored a touchdown on all three of its drives that ended in the quarter, including a 67-yard touchdown pass and a 35-yard keeper from Bobcats QB Brad Jackson.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 Nov. 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
  • Additionally, The Wall Street Journal previously reported that the PMA is worried that if the watchmen went on strike, that other ILWU dockworkers would walk off the job in solidarity.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Traders positioned watchmen along the shoreline, scanning the horizon for incoming vessels.
    — Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of watchman
Noun
  • That's because their potential guardians get detained themselves or are afraid or unable to complete the sponsorship process.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • This may mean removing an abusive parent as their guardian and establishing another relative or foster parent in place of the parent.
    — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of guardian
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“Ransomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ransomer. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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