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
Flagg could end up being a nice defensive piece on the wing for a roster that already includes Anthony Davis and an emerging rim protector in Dereck Lively III.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2025
Coughing up the $20 to get a protector in the first place can save you a lot of time and money.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 23 June 2025
Western Conference executive No. 2: Raw, young, rim protector and rebounding will keep him around.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The same leaker has also posted images on X of what the screen protectors for the new phones will look like, and the details clearly show a circular cut-out where, presumably, the front-facing camera will sit.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2025
Coughing up the $20 to get a protector in the first place can save you a lot of time and money.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 23 June 2025
Western Conference executive No. 2: Raw, young, rim protector and rebounding will keep him around.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The same leaker has also posted images on X of what the screen protectors for the new phones will look like, and the details clearly show a circular cut-out where, presumably, the front-facing camera will sit.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protector
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The council will also consider measures to hold parents and guardians accountable for their children's actions, including fines and parenting classes for repeat violations.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
8 July 2025
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Riding on the laurels of military success in Iran, Netanyahu and Trump envision themselves as guardians of the free world.—
Ayelet Gundar-Goshen,
Time,
7 July 2025
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Chelsea paid a record $1.1 million transfer fee to acquire Girma from the San Diego Wave, and the star USWNT defender committed to the WSL with a four-and-a-half year deal.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
5 July 2025
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He is also not being represented by a lawyer at this time due to a conflict of interest with the public defender's office.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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If students are expected to produce original thoughts when demonstrating their learning, shouldn't instructors, as custodians of intellectual integrity, be held to a similar standard regarding the materials and feedback used to teach?—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Crofts was working as a custodian at the city’s development services office when he was arrested Wednesday.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
27 June 2025
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Others pertain to environmental regulations, vaccine requirements and public health protections.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Original price: $20 This two-pack of long-sleeve shirts features a sweat-wicking fabric and UPF 40+ sun protection.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Using the Strava app, Dagens Nyheter was able to track over 1,400 workouts by seven bodyguards over the past year, revealing the prime minister's home address, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia's vacation information, top state meetings and more.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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De Paul always knows where Messi is, provides delivery to the Argentine icon and takes on the role of enforcer/bodyguard when the two are on the field together.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protector. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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