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
Its white and black colorways look sleek in kitchens, and the set comes with fry pans, sauce pans, a casserole pan, a steamer insert, a baking tray, cooking utensils, and cookware protectors.
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Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Everything is up to 40% off—and take 35% off for everything else sitewide, like bedding, mattress protectors, and furniture.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
Despite our role as protectors of forest ecosystems, Indigenous communities receive less than 1 percent of global climate finance.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
These zippered covers are just like mattress protectors, but for your bed pillows instead.
—Carly Totten, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
The free exhibition includes scrolls, earthenware, sculptures, and inks on paper of fearsome demons and monsters in their role of either causing havoc on earth or acting as protectors against evil forces and harmful intruders.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Plus the legs have built-in protectors to keep your floors scratch-free.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
There were vessels and abstract sculptures, utilitarian black bricks and even figurative warrior protectors inspired by African statuary.
—Siddhartha Mitter, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
The global financial regulators have agreed that banks must serve as gatekeepers and protectors of the financial system.
—Gene A. Grant Ii, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Everything is up to 40% off—and take 35% off for everything else sitewide, like bedding, mattress protectors, and furniture.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
Despite our role as protectors of forest ecosystems, Indigenous communities receive less than 1 percent of global climate finance.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
These zippered covers are just like mattress protectors, but for your bed pillows instead.
—Carly Totten, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
The free exhibition includes scrolls, earthenware, sculptures, and inks on paper of fearsome demons and monsters in their role of either causing havoc on earth or acting as protectors against evil forces and harmful intruders.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Plus the legs have built-in protectors to keep your floors scratch-free.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
There were vessels and abstract sculptures, utilitarian black bricks and even figurative warrior protectors inspired by African statuary.
—Siddhartha Mitter, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
The global financial regulators have agreed that banks must serve as gatekeepers and protectors of the financial system.
—Gene A. Grant Ii, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protectors
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Parents or guardians can complete claim forms for those under 18.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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In 2019, the state expanded the law to allow teachers to become guardians, who must receive more than 140 hours of firearms training from a Florida sheriff’s office.Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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Centralized exchanges and custodians are likely to be the entities required to put in the most work to ensure MiCA compliance.Sean Lee, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recovered artifacts will be returned to their rightful custodians, the news release said.Jordan D. Brown, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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Within the portal’s first day, offers to talented defenders were rolled out in full force.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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While the Argentine midfielder provided the finish, the chance was created by Palmer who took on several defenders before the ball broke to Fernández.Ben Church, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Just the sight of armed bodyguards near an executive is enough to scare away potential attackers.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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Bobby Woods, who narrowly escaped the FBI raid on The Forge, is seen killing Rodney and his bodyguards moments after a news announcement that he’s been completely acquitted of any wrongdoing.Barry Levitt, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Protectors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protectors. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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