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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
Not only do these collars damage trust between a dog and their guardian, there are also serious medical concerns.
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Dawn Kovell, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
Related Stories Fire rages in the forest one night when the village’s de facto guardian Maxim (Willem Dafoe), and his troupe of gun-toting child troglodytes trained in his image, hunt the Ochi (humans blame them for the disappearance of farm animals).
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
As guardians of our tax dollars, School Board members have an obligation to maintain and improve education.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
The remaining students were released to their parents or guardians.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
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Dawn Kovell, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
Related Stories Fire rages in the forest one night when the village’s de facto guardian Maxim (Willem Dafoe), and his troupe of gun-toting child troglodytes trained in his image, hunt the Ochi (humans blame them for the disappearance of farm animals).
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
As guardians of our tax dollars, School Board members have an obligation to maintain and improve education.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
The remaining students were released to their parents or guardians.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian
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The doctor was grazed by a bullet, and the nurse, the custodian and the two wounded officers were hospitalized in stable condition, Barker said.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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The shock announcement — which is sure to shake and, indeed, stir the industry — was made Thursday, alongside the news that long-time producers and custodians of 007, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, would be stepping back.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
20 Feb. 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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These include the notion that women are responsible when the victim of a rape attack; that men are the protectors of women, who should be subservient; and that men are frequently victims of false rape claims, among other fringe beliefs he’s publicly espoused.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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The first layer of a bed should be a base layer, such as a mattress protector, followed by a set of sheets.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Resource table: Learn about what caregiver support services are available for you and your family during a Southern Caregiver Resource Center resource table from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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True Link’s first product is a debit card designed for those with cognitive deficits; a caregiver with financial powers can set specific limits on how and where that card is used.—
Francesca Walton,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Colby has been a guard only in college but has experience on both the left and right sides.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Three other prison guards, including Michael Mashaw, Michael Fisher and David Walters, were charged with lesser manslaughter offenses.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Twenty years after Marilyn’s murder, John met the warden of the O’Daniel Unit, where the women’s death row is housed.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Seven prison employees, including former warden Randall Hepp, have been charged in the death of Maier.—
Laura Schulte,
Journal Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2025
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As Barcelona’s defender landed on the ground, the ball hit the back of his arm.—
Pol Ballús,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The bulk of the scheme was sending multiple defenders on the ball when Jokic had it, but the rotations on the back end after these double teams were good as well.—
Mikai Bruce,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Since starting her community and platform 'Mother Untitled' in 2017, Neha Ruch has been on a mission to reframe our societal narrative around stay-at-home motherhood, leaning out, and how caretakers can navigate career shifts on their own terms.—
Sugey Palomares,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2025
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Amir, who asked to use a pseudonym to protect his family, said caretakers told him the boy was often crying and wetting his pants.—
Teele Rebane,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Guardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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