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Recent Examples of protector With just Poeltl as a true rim protector, the Raptors can’t thrive defensively with a conservative style. Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 That puts him 11 percentage points better than league average as a rim protector. Shane Young, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 Trump has portrayed himself as the protector of blue-collar workers and has picked one of the most pro-union Republicans in the House, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, to be his Secretary of Labor. Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025 Strip off all bedding and mattress protectors to be washed. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for protector
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protector
Noun
  • Ages 2-5 years are welcome with a parent or guardian.
    Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The couple were Jaylin's guardians, family members told CBS 7.
    KC Baker, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Dodson is a strong pass defender but so-so against the run.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Don't sleep on the Chargers in this race for the star defender.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • And while the first dose is highly protective, the best protection comes after the second dose, which is usually given when a child is ready to start school.
    Dr. Ashish K. Jha, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Vaccines are the only intervention proven to prevent measles, with one dose providing 93% protection against the disease.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Security firms saw a surge in inquiries, yet executive protection isn't just about bodyguards and armored cars anymore.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Health mentor, life coach, bodyguard, waiter, whatever.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025

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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protector. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.

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