as in guardians
someone that protects
the quarterback counted on the right guard as his main protector
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Recent Examples of protectors
The action to rescue her falls eventually to Mario and Luigi, having relocated permanently to the Mushroom Kingdom and serving as protectors of the realm, solving problems for its inhabitants.
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Shiite minorities in other countries tend to view Iranian leaders as protectors and have sometimes risked personal safety to protest the war.
—Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Preservation Chicago and Landmarks Illinois remain invaluable protectors of our architectural heritage.
—Jennifer N. Pritzker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
However, in 1849 the Select Committee recommended the abolition of the Protector office, claiming that the protectors had failed in their mission.
—Roland Martin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Old bed sheets are the perfect textile protectors, keeping your couch looking and smelling fresh for longer.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
The Portugal native has started all 34 games this season for the Horned Frogs, emerging as one of the top rim protectors in the Big 12 with plenty of upside.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Women were central — as planners, fighters, informants, protectors, logisticians, and spiritual anchors.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Detroit, San Antonio and OKC each boast great rim protectors and formidable double-big lineups.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Shiite minorities in other countries tend to view Iranian leaders as protectors and have sometimes risked personal safety to protest the war.
—Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Preservation Chicago and Landmarks Illinois remain invaluable protectors of our architectural heritage.
—Jennifer N. Pritzker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
However, in 1849 the Select Committee recommended the abolition of the Protector office, claiming that the protectors had failed in their mission.
—Roland Martin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Old bed sheets are the perfect textile protectors, keeping your couch looking and smelling fresh for longer.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
The Portugal native has started all 34 games this season for the Horned Frogs, emerging as one of the top rim protectors in the Big 12 with plenty of upside.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Women were central — as planners, fighters, informants, protectors, logisticians, and spiritual anchors.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Detroit, San Antonio and OKC each boast great rim protectors and formidable double-big lineups.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protectors
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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
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Recorded by hosts Ann Gadzikowski and Elizabeth Romanski in Chicago, this podcast is for the ears of parents, guardians, teachers, and lifelong learners around the world.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Night custodians were finishing up their rounds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Athletic coaches, people responding to emergencies, people supervising inmates, custodians, and people helping children who need bathroom assistance get a pass.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
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With key Pistons defenders like Ausar Thompson (ankle), Cade Cunningham (lung), and Isaiah Stewart (calf) sidelined or doubtful, Gilgeous-Alexander has a prime opportunity to exploit the matchup.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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“Protectors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protectors. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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