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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The child must appear in person with both parents or legal guardians.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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According to the Federal Register, recommendation votes are scheduled for multiple vaccines, including for the Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to those whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford them.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
13 June 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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These practices reach into Puerto Rican communities, especially on the island, where many Dominican residents face constant discrimination and few protections.—
Maria Revelles,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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The other is to gain antitrust protection through collective bargaining with unionized athletes as employees, which the NCAA has continually resisted.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 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 21 Jun. 2025.
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