as in guardian
someone that protects
the quarterback counted on the right guard as his main protector
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Recent Examples of protector
His potential as an upgrade over Tyler Badie, though, will hinge on whether Coleman can prove himself as a capable pass protector — and reliable pass-catcher — in third-down or two-minute situations.
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Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
From the time Kelly was a toddler, Anders was her protector.
—Joe Kiani, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The Carolina Panthers spent their first-round pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on Monroe Freeling, the 6-foot-7, 315-pound offensive tackle out of Georgia who could be Young’s protector for years to come.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
That drives pocket-protector wearing water engineers a little crazy, because steady outcomes are what these men and women live for.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
From the time Kelly was a toddler, Anders was her protector.
—Joe Kiani, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The Carolina Panthers spent their first-round pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on Monroe Freeling, the 6-foot-7, 315-pound offensive tackle out of Georgia who could be Young’s protector for years to come.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
That drives pocket-protector wearing water engineers a little crazy, because steady outcomes are what these men and women live for.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protector
Noun
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Time spent in hair, makeup and wardrobe count as work, and a parent or guardian must stay close to the child on set.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The law also expands background checks for adults living with guardians and would create an independent advocate position in the Attorney General's Office to handle complaints and review child welfare practices.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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At 6-9, 325, Burke is a massive player who looks to overwhelm defenders on every snap.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Because a defender never touched him, the ball was awarded to the Battlehawks.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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The midcentury abode was transferred to custodians of the McCann Trust that holds the property in 2022 and, after hitting the market April 10 for nearly $3 million, a contingent offer for its sale has already been accepted.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Animal care specialists, groundskeepers, patrol officers, seasonals, aides, and custodians represented by Teamsters Local 727 are seeking pay increases and minimum staffing guarantees from the Chicago Zoological Society, which operates the zoo.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, in the United States and around the world, women’s rights and protections are being systematically stripped away.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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By combining cutting-edge protection, mobility, and digital integration, these vehicles are set to play a crucial role in enhancing military effectiveness and safeguarding personnel.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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At five o’clock Michael returns from a day of rehearsal, flanked by a personal bodyguard and his CBS Records chaperone and appointment-maker, Steve Manning.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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Titled Close Protection, the romantic thriller, co-created by Georgaris and Fox and to be written by Georgaris, is about an American bodyguard protecting a British princess.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protector. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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