as in guardian
someone that protects
the quarterback counted on the right guard as his main protector
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of protector
Accordingly, it's better represented in your portfolio as an income protector when other assets look shaky.
—
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Hudson has graded out as a poor pass protector at Pro Football Focus for most of his career.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Wembanyama, 22, is the top rim protector in the league at 7-foot-4.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Preservation Chicago and Landmarks Illinois remain invaluable protectors of our architectural heritage.
—Jennifer N. Pritzker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for protector
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Hudson has graded out as a poor pass protector at Pro Football Focus for most of his career.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Wembanyama, 22, is the top rim protector in the league at 7-foot-4.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Preservation Chicago and Landmarks Illinois remain invaluable protectors of our architectural heritage.
—Jennifer N. Pritzker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for protector
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protector
Noun
-
Parents, guardians, aunts and uncles don't have time to read every book on the shelf while trying to pick something for the young reader in their life, so here are some simple ways to determine if a book is suitable for that child.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
-
Hernandez listed herself as Ruben’s guardian or emergency contact in paperwork with North Shore Medical Center, Golden Glades Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Larkin Community Hospital — though Ruben and Carmen were married.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
With the Heat continuing to play small, Siakam was able to shoot over smaller defenders, including an easy jumper over Davion Mitchell, who’s eight inches shorter at an even six feet.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
-
In the 72nd minute, Dudinha, who finished with two assists, stole the ball from Chicago and passed it to Barcenas, who, while moving to her left, delivered a brilliant backheel to her right to evade two defenders.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Jimenez, who works as a custodian, said that shopping at the non profit's market saves her family a lot of money.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
-
Night custodians were finishing up their rounds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
These connections raise broader questions about how Epstein was able to maintain influence, credibility, and protection across borders for so long.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Reversing those protections now would not be neutral.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Three more San Francisco police officers were assigned to Mayor Daniel Lurie’s security detail last month, a few weeks after a street altercation involving one of Lurie’s bodyguards, according to a memo obtained by the Chronicle.—
David Hernandez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
1 Apr. 2026
-
The mayor, her husband and bodyguards rushed quickly through the front door and, avoiding the elevator, walked up four flights of stairs to apartment #416.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protector. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
