Thesaurus results for PROTECTOR

protector

noun

prə-ˈtek-tər

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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 Perry says her mother was also a fierce, if deeply flawed, protector, who was forced to become the sole provider as Perry’s father squandered his earnings. —

Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026 Contemporary practices The tremendous power of women as peace advocates and protectors of communities continues today. —

Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation, 5 May 2026 The triumvirate of protectors got Romans into testing that proved his IQ was off the charts and found programs that helped his mother learn how to navigate his needs. —

Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 May 2026 Bamgboye is raw offensively, but could make a huge impact as a rim protector, especially with the departure of David Punch. —

Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for protector

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Of course, none of this would be possible if the DOJ and Blanche happened to remember the department’s own function as the ostensible guardian of the rule of law.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
In California, babies between 15 days and 6 months can only work for 20 minutes at a time and spend two hours on set per day; also mandatory is a nurse, a guardian and a studio teacher, who ensures the baby’s wellbeing is looked after.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 14 May 2026