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as in custodian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
the state became his guardian when he was put into protective custody
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as in protector
someone that protects
the editor defended his newspaper's unrelenting exposure of government corruption, arguing that it is journalism's role to act as a guardian of democracy
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as in caregiver
a person who has responsibility for the care of another
when her parents died, her aunt became her legal guardian
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Recent Examples of guardian
Najib had to propose a plan to support Samir in the U.S. as his legal guardian.
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Jazzmin Jiwa, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Doubs suffered a concussion earlier this season, and was wearing a guardian cap over his helmet when his head hit the ground.
—NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
These accounts would have default restrictions, such as blocking private messages and enabling guardian alerts for unusual activity.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The only truly effective safeguard remains active involvement from parents and guardians.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jazzmin Jiwa, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Doubs suffered a concussion earlier this season, and was wearing a guardian cap over his helmet when his head hit the ground.
—NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
These accounts would have default restrictions, such as blocking private messages and enabling guardian alerts for unusual activity.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The only truly effective safeguard remains active involvement from parents and guardians.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for guardian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian
Noun
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Reggae artists and cultural custodians have also carried Garvey’s teachings forward.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
19 Jan. 2025
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The same cryptocurrency that once powered the infamous Silk Road marketplace now serves as a respectable investment vehicle, complete with institutional custodians and regulatory oversight.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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President-Elect Donald Trump is openly disdainful of many governments in Europe and seems willing to walk away from America’s role as the continent’s protector.—
Phillips Payson O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2025
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The Jackets count on van Riemsdyk to be a puck protector down low and a net-front presence, especially on the power play.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Recognizing the care work done not only by mothers but also by fathers and caregivers of all genders has emphasized its importance and the value society is beginning to place on it.—
Amy Shoenthal,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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The fine print: Because the study's authors based their data on publicly available bios and news reports, the actual number of mothers and caregivers may be higher than reported.—
Torey Van Oot,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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With Keegan Murray sitting out with left ankle soreness, Christie called up Ellis to the starting lineup and the second-year guard responded with four steals in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Jan. 1.—
Jared Weiss,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Coach John Harbaugh settling on and sticking with three new starters — left guard Patrick Mekari, right guard Daniel Faalele and rookie right tackle Roger Rosengarten — has paid dividends, too.—
Brian Wacker,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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Founded in 1975 as the Retired Correctional Peace Officers Museum, the facility is located in what was once the warden’s home, just outside the gates of the gray granite prison.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Jan. 2025
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Of the eight employees charged, five have pleaded guilty and there have been two convictions, including the former warden, Ray Garcia.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Dec. 2024
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The Etihad Stadium club have been busy so far in January, having reached an agreement with Lens to sign defender Abdukodir Khusanov and a separate deal with Palmeiras to purchase Vitor Reis.—
David Ornstein,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Led by three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, 54 of the Nuggets’ 92 shots on Friday were either open (closest defender four to six feet away) or wide open (closest defender more than six feet away), according to NBA tracking stats.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Jan. 2025
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However, the line between being a supportive partner and acting as a caretaker can sometimes blur, leading to a subtle, but powerful shift in dynamics.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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His neighbor, Susan Dumond, told the paper that everyone in the area knew Simoneau as a neighborhood caretaker.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Guardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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