Thesaurus results for PROTECTOR

protector

noun

prə-ˈtek-tər

Definition of protector

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 look for Maxx Crosby to feast against the Chargers’ pass protectors who couldn’t keep the Cardinals out of Herbert’s backfield. — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026 Frankel plays Ian, the older brother and protector of Emilia Jones’ lead character, Gabby Clemente. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 Chief among Zoe’s longtime protectors are her rancher husband, William Macon (Garret Dillahunt), Billy and Kerry. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2026 But when the Orcs come sniffing, those same qualities transform him from fun-loving hobbit to fierce protector. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for protector

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Judge Stephanie Santoro granted Klitschko’s request, appointing him temporary guardian of his daughter’s estate and authorizing him to file a probate petition on her behalf.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026
Every child under 18 with a Social Security number has an account in their name, but parents or guardians must claim the account on an app to receive a one-time deposit of $1,000.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of guardian

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The series follows devoted single mother Anna (Haggard) and her headstrong teenage daughter Maya (Ramsey), as they are forced into witness protection to escape danger.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
In an interview with CNBC Sport on September 10 in Australia, Commissioner Roger Goodell emphasized the league wants stronger protections before entertaining the possibility of a tie up with the new markets.

— Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of protection

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Iza typically paid Saavedra or his company around $100,000 per month for round-the-clock bodyguards, according to Saavedra’s plea agreement.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Miko served as a bodyguard for Michael Jackson and has worked for the late pop singer’s estate for over 30 years, according to The Guardian.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of bodyguard

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