as in guardians
someone that protects
the quarterback counted on the right guard as his main protector
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Recent Examples of protectors
Since floors like vinyl are prone to scratching, Stein always recommends adding furniture protectors to the bottom of your furniture.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Stripping and washing all bedding — including duvet covers, mattress protectors and pillow shams — is one of the most impactful tasks on any spring cleaning list.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Denver believes strongly in its ability to develop pass-protectors, so this would be an interesting development project.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The intent was to reduce the size of shoulder pads and chest protectors and slim down the pants to give skaters more places to aim at while not taking away from netminders’ safety.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Remove sheets, pillowcases, mattress protectors and any covers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Your Mattress Strip Bedding and Wash on Hot Start by removing all bedding — sheets, pillowcases, mattress protectors and any toppers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The action to rescue her falls eventually to Mario and Luigi, having relocated permanently to the Mushroom Kingdom and serving as protectors of the realm, solving problems for its inhabitants.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Shiite minorities in other countries tend to view Iranian leaders as protectors and have sometimes risked personal safety to protest the war.
—Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Stripping and washing all bedding — including duvet covers, mattress protectors and pillow shams — is one of the most impactful tasks on any spring cleaning list.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Denver believes strongly in its ability to develop pass-protectors, so this would be an interesting development project.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The intent was to reduce the size of shoulder pads and chest protectors and slim down the pants to give skaters more places to aim at while not taking away from netminders’ safety.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Remove sheets, pillowcases, mattress protectors and any covers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Your Mattress Strip Bedding and Wash on Hot Start by removing all bedding — sheets, pillowcases, mattress protectors and any toppers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The action to rescue her falls eventually to Mario and Luigi, having relocated permanently to the Mushroom Kingdom and serving as protectors of the realm, solving problems for its inhabitants.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Shiite minorities in other countries tend to view Iranian leaders as protectors and have sometimes risked personal safety to protest the war.
—Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protectors
Noun
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Police urged parents and guardians to speak with their students about any potential interaction with Faulkner and to relay information to the Wauconda Police Department Investigations Division at (847) 865-0399.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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None of the minors were taken into custody as officers attempted to notify their guardians, according to police.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
22 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 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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Dallas dominated the first seven minutes of the middle frame, outshooting the Wild 9-0 and hemming the Minnesota defenders into their own zone for several shifts.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
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The fiery lawmaker, who leads the leftist Economic Freedom Fighters party, was charged alongside his bodyguards Anton Snyman, after the video of the incident went viral.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The crew took a break for lunch and the two actors, with their bodyguards, rode back to the shore on separate jet skis.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Protectors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protectors. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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