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
And Fiduciary Structures Protecting against litigation and other risks involves designing discretionary trusts and independent trustee structures, often requiring a trust protector or third-party fiduciary advisor.
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Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
These are our favorite straps, screen protectors, chargers, and cases to go with it.
—Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 18 May 2025
The memory of the military as our protectors, as also family members, and the countless civilians who are the victims of war, are in our thinking.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
But in addition to the dangers of their search, they're pursued by mysterious protector Esme (Eiza González).
—EW.com, 23 May 2025
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Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
These are our favorite straps, screen protectors, chargers, and cases to go with it.
—Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 18 May 2025
The memory of the military as our protectors, as also family members, and the countless civilians who are the victims of war, are in our thinking.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
But in addition to the dangers of their search, they're pursued by mysterious protector Esme (Eiza González).
—EW.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protector
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Moving beyond the initial cost of raising a child, higher education costs typically come prior to the parent/guardian retiring.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Those families are coming together and building relationships across language barriers, Castillo said — especially since parents and guardians often prefer hearing from each other rather than from the school.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Giuntoli’s departure meant Comolli’s arrival, and the former Liverpool and Tottenham director spoke at length with Tudor and was seemingly won over by what the former defender had to say.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But the senior defender never came off the field during her final game — the Class 3A state championship game, which went to double overtime Saturday night.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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What Comes Next With Stitzel Reserve, the distillery is reaffirming its place not just as a producer, but as a custodian of bourbon legacy.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The 37,000 members of Local 3299 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, include groundskeepers, custodians, MRI technologists and respiratory therapists.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
8 June 2025
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Evolving Threats The rise of generative AI complicates these protections further.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This thriller follows cello prodigy Curtis Wilson, who is forced to enter the witness protection program because of trouble with his drug-dealing father.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Spending on bodyguards is likely to increase after the murder of an insurance executive last year.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
3 June 2025
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Ventura said Combs and a bodyguard put on black clothing and armed themselves.—
Jenna Sundel
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protector. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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