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
With just Poeltl as a true rim protector, the Raptors can’t thrive defensively with a conservative style.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protector
Noun
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Ages 2-5 years are welcome with a parent or guardian.—
Jake Richardson,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The couple were Jaylin's guardians, family members told CBS 7.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
10 Mar. 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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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
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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
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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
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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 19 Mar. 2025.
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