ransomer

noun

Definition of ransomernext
as in defender

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  1. defender
  2. protector
  3. warden
  4. custodian
  5. keeper
  6. warder
  7. watchman
  8. guardian
Noun
  • Sauerbrunn, one of the greatest defenders in USWNT history, played in three FIFA World Cups and three Olympic Games.
    Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The Yankees sent spot starter Cody Poteet to the Chicago Cubs to acquire Bellinger, giving them a middle-of-the-order hitter and a premium defender at first base or in the outfield.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of defender
Noun
  • The timing of the insurgent assault inside Syria has fueled speculation in Lebanon — that Israel and the U.S. were behind the rebel advances, seeking to weaken Assad, Iran, and Hezbollah, who Salah sees as her protector.
    Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
  • And in many ways, the force that took power in Damascus is exactly what Mr. Assad, who tried to style himself as a protector of religious minorities, taught supporters to fear.
    Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of protector
Noun
  • Five have pleaded guilty, and juries have convicted two, including former warden Ray Garcia.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • An octogenarian who once represented Rita Hayworth in her divorce from the Aly Khan, Maître Blum seems to be Simpson’s de-facto jail warden.
    Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of warden
Noun
  • Each chapter is devoted to a different custodian whom the author visits personally, incorporating his own experiences in a clear and evocative style that puts us right in the story with him.
    Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
  • This included butch lesbians, who were often drawn to blue-collar jobs for which key rings were essential, such as being a custodian, a postal worker, or a mechanic, according to Slate.
    James Factora, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of custodian
Noun
  • D’Onta Foreman had a 38-yard run on the second play of the drive, and Sam Darnold scored on an option keeper.
    Dave Birkett, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2022
  • Egan’s 1-yard touchdown run on a fourth-down keeper pulled the Chargers within 28-26 with 4:57 left in the third quarter.
    Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2022
Definition of keeper
Noun
  • Turns out the dude isn't foe, but friend… the warder of a Yellow Ajah named Ryma, who wants to protect them.
    Alex Raiman, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The dialog between Alanna's blonde warder Maksim (Taylor Napier) and Lan is annoyingly ambiguous.
    Andrew Cunningham & Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2023
Definition of warder
Noun
  • Although this use of quantum media—media that count, quantify or enumerate—to more closely monitor the watchman’s activities seemed to work for several nights, he was eventually found sleeping in the engine room, having attached the pedometer to a piston rod.
    Jacqueline D. Wernimont, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Following an altercation—one that a 911 dispatcher urged the overly zealous neighborhood watchman to avoid—Martin lay on the ground, shot dead by a single bullet that traversed his heart and lung.
    Cedric Dark, WIRED, 14 Sep. 2024
Definition of watchman
Noun
  • Parents or guardians can complete claim forms for those under 18.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But now board members will at least consider a guardian program.
    Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of guardian
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