ransomers

noun

plural of ransomer
as in defenders

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ransomers
  1. defenders
  2. protectors
  3. keepers
  4. watches
  5. guardians
  6. watchers
  7. custodians
  8. wardens
Noun
  • Moroz is a big winger with a high skill level who is often able to beat pro defenders with his one-on-one play.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Different UAVs could handle deception, electronic warfare, or attack missions, making defenders deal with several types of threats in the air.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of defenders
Noun
  • Minimal Phone will also throw in $100 worth of accessories, including a case, screen protectors, and a 27W fast charger.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Layered on top is rhetoric, from the highest levels of government, that casts career scientists as adversaries rather than protectors.
    — Daniel Jernigan, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of protectors
Noun
  • With more than 1,000 suggestions to chose from, here's the name keepers picked.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Free advice could always be had from tavern keepers, clergymen, neighbors or parents.
    — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of keepers
Noun
  • There were no coastal watches or warnings in effect, but people were urged to closely monitor the storm’s progress.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • There were no coastal watches or warnings in effect early Saturday morning, but people were urged to closely monitor the storm's progress.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of watches
Noun
  • As families prepare for the first day of classes, parents and guardians are gathering school supplies, arranging carpools and figuring out how their children will get to and from school.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Parents are naming guardians for their children in case they are detained or deported, while others have stopped working, shopping or even leaving home, relying instead on neighbors and churches.
    — Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of guardians
Noun
  • An army of trial watchers purports, without proof, that Clancy is entirely innocent—that she was somehow framed by Patrick, who has testified in her defense.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
  • China has not publicly disclosed a timeline for the Chang’e-7 mission, but space watchers estimate a landing attempt around ​November.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of watchers
Noun
  • Zuckerberg is referencing OpenAI and Anthropic, which operate on the premise that hyper-smart AI is both inevitable and apocalyptic—and therefore safe only in the hands of the wisest custodians (themselves).
    — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 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 custodians
Noun
  • The encounter fortunately ended without anyone being injured, but Parks Canada wardens were able to identify the hikers after the video was posted online and racked up millions of views.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
  • Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Game wardens, rescue boat teams and helicopters with hoist capability to assist with water rescues.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of wardens
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“Ransomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ransomers. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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