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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Admission is free, but guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Check out the full schedule and additional information here.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
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Her bank believed that she had been exploited, and Morrissey was appointed as her guardian.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2025
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The far-right party’s top leadership takes staunchly pro-Israel and anti-Muslim positions, using both to frame itself as a defender of Jewish interests.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
19 Mar. 2025
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Free agency’s pathway to the draft Joel M. asks (via Bluesky): Free agency sets Carolina up to take a pass rushing edge defender in the first round, but how will Carolina seek to address the WR position?—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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So that’s our jobs as custodians of the arts, to have an entry point where people can see where that’s made by people that look like them and just feel the energy.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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People are walking memories, and certain generations have been custodians of their traditions.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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Like the women’s version, these everyday running shoes are made with the brand’s patented zero-gravity foam bottoms, making landing feel lightweight and stable with maximum impact protection.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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This not only maintains the ERISA creditor protection but also quickly provides the ability to take out a plan loan if circumstances dictate that as a wise decision.—
James Brewer,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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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 28 Mar. 2025.
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