ransomers

noun

plural of ransomer
as in defenders

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  1. defenders
  2. protectors
  3. keepers
  4. watches
  5. guardians
  6. watchers
  7. custodians
  8. wardens
Noun
  • OpenAI is also sharing its architecture and lessons from its previous sprint, along with a blueprint for empowering cyber defenders across industry and government.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Johnson’s 15-yard run in the third quarter, a play during which five Denver defenders had a shot, was a big moment in a touchdown drive.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of defenders
Noun
  • The Horned Frogs also return one of the nation’s top rim protectors in junior center Clara Silva and sophomore wing Clara Bielefeld.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Gang leaders in urban communities, like warlords in conflict zones, often position themselves as providers, protectors, mentors and father figures.
    — Charles Wratto, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of protectors
Noun
  • Rotating in a product or two per trip is a low-stakes way to find keepers.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But just as meaningful - if not more so - is witnessing the increasing volume of players who seem like keepers.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of keepers
Noun
  • George pounds, folds, and squeezes the dough as Minicuci watches.
    — HubSpot, HubSpot, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Both Wind and Altieri see a clear difference between those who regularly shop on the secondary market and those who buy CPO watches.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of watches
Noun
  • The Federal Trade Commission says parents and legal guardians can request a free credit freeze for children under 16.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • How can parents and guardians prepare their children — and themselves — in the days leading up to the time change?
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of guardians
Noun
  • Which is its biggest deployment yet of federal election watchers, but not nearly as many as the parties and their friends.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari) Social media footage showed Eastern Tropical Pacific orcas traveling in a pod and within feet of a few boats, leaving whale watchers stunned Saturday off Laguna Beach.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of watchers
Noun
  • When custodians ignore or slow-walk responses, our FOIA rights diminish.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Broadridge is connected to issuers, broker-dealers, custodians and investors across the market, and the service has to work accurately across all of them.
    — Isabella Gao, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of custodians
Noun
  • According to the post, Kentucky State Police Aviation saw smoke in the area, and wardens and search and rescue personnel were able to access the location, near the headwaters of Cave Run Lake, using a boat.
    — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Game wardens did arrest nine people across Georgia for boating under the influence, the majority of whom were at Lake Lanier.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of wardens
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