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
Wanatee, who described herself as a water protector for the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa, said she was encouraged by the size of the crowd and the turnout despite Iowa’s political divides.
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Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
There’s also plenty of protection all around the bike – from aluminum hand lever protectors to engine bars, possibly to make sure no internals are risked by any falls in the dirt.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
Gopoony Queen-Size Waterproof Mattress Pad, $27 with Prime This mattress pad protector has extra-deep pockets that fit mattresses up to 21-inches thick.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
High-quality, hypoallergenic protectors are the best choice.
—Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
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Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
There’s also plenty of protection all around the bike – from aluminum hand lever protectors to engine bars, possibly to make sure no internals are risked by any falls in the dirt.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
Gopoony Queen-Size Waterproof Mattress Pad, $27 with Prime This mattress pad protector has extra-deep pockets that fit mattresses up to 21-inches thick.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
High-quality, hypoallergenic protectors are the best choice.
—Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for protector
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protector
Noun
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But parents and guardians can enroll now by filling out Form 4547 through the IRS when filing their tax returns.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some kids are ferried by a parent or guardian; Lamia transports herself.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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Bhumjaithai is seen as the main defender and preferred choice of the royalist-military establishment.—
GRANT PECK,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Ruibal and Iglesias, alongside former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin (three players who were team-mates at Betis), are some of the most prominent Spanish football voices on wider social issues.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mark Glende, Rosemount, is an elementary school custodian.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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The board also approved cutting positions at multiple school sites, including assistant principals, high school teachers, special education specialists, custodians and secretaries, as well as the district’s only communications director.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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That pact is partly about protection, said Naomi Hossain, a professor of Development Studies at SOAS University of London.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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When, at my photographer’s request, the president approaches the window of his office to open the blinds, his bodyguard lurches forward to close them.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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Bodyman centers on a violent power struggle that unfolds during a family Christmas gathering after an eccentric billionaire unexpectedly transfers control of his private military company to his longtime bodyguard, played by Jonas, instead of to his adult children.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protector. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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