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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The Jets drafted Armand Membou to be one of their quarterback’s protectors.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 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
  • Specialty clothing or footwear designed for athletic activity or protective use and accessory items like jewelry, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets and watches are not included in the sales tax exemption.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Flood watches remained in effect for cities such as Indianapolis, Columbus, Ohio, and Charleston, West Virginia, with additional rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms set to move through over the next 24 hours.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of watches
Noun
  • The law requires districts developing their policies to obtain input from teachers’ representatives, administrators and parents or guardians.
    — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The legislation calls for children who need to contact their parents or guardians to use a school phone.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of guardians
Noun
  • When the Reykjavik meeting took place, no one was looking ahead to the collapse of the Soviet Union; Kremlin watchers were, mostly, relieved to see a Soviet general secretary and an American president talking with each other.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Depending on staying power, box office watchers suggest there’s even a chance the superhero epic becomes the sole film to hit $3 billion globally.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 13 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 18 Aug. 2026.

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