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
The first layer of a bed should be a base layer, such as a mattress protector, followed by a set of sheets.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
These include the notion that women are responsible when the victim of a rape attack; that men are the protectors of women, who should be subservient; and that men are frequently victims of false rape claims, among other fringe beliefs he’s publicly espoused.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
The brand is even throwing in a a free bedroom bundle with each mattress purchase, including two Dream pillows, a mattress protector, and a free sheet set.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Feb. 2025
His grief manifests as a gigantic crow that stalks through his home, serving as both a frightening specter and protector.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
These include the notion that women are responsible when the victim of a rape attack; that men are the protectors of women, who should be subservient; and that men are frequently victims of false rape claims, among other fringe beliefs he’s publicly espoused.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
The brand is even throwing in a a free bedroom bundle with each mattress purchase, including two Dream pillows, a mattress protector, and a free sheet set.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Feb. 2025
His grief manifests as a gigantic crow that stalks through his home, serving as both a frightening specter and protector.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protector
Noun
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If the material is not removed or relocated to an adults-only section within 60 days, the parent or guardian can sue the library.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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The fee for the event is $6 per person and is limited to a total of 25 children, who must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Dodson is a strong pass defender but so-so against the run.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Don't sleep on the Chargers in this race for the star defender.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The demonstration came to a head in late April as protesters took Hamilton Hall, damaging property and trapping custodians inside.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The gunman held a hospital worker hostage and shot multiple people, including a doctor, a nurse and a custodian.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Whether the deletion was intentional, like a former employee deleting the data on 180 servers, or unintentional, like an accidental deletion causing a major outage for a social network, relying on redundancy as your only protection isn’t enough.—
Nick Martin,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Thousands of probationary employees have already been dismissed, and the administration is now shifting its focus to career officials with civil service protections.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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On that furtive call with Reacher, Duffy tells him the pickup truck and the Audi Richard Beck’s bodyguard were driving in the same police lot.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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The latest legal issue involves three individuals, including the former bodyguard Markus Fritsche, who were found guilty of blackmail.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protector. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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