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as in custodian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
how should I know where she is? I'm not her keeper
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Recent Examples of keeper
The hosts needed only three plays to cover 28 yards with Ragle covering the last 17 on an option keeper.
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Dallas News, 11 Nov. 2022
In its best form, then, a nation’s archive is much more than a keeper of its records and memories.
—Hallel Yadin, Longreads, 24 Mar. 2022
The Lynchburg-Clay defense lived up to its stats, doing well to often clear the ball while its keeper made several challenging saves.
—James Weber, The Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2022
During the loss to Lincoln, the Generals gave up an own goal and Tjuanakis said the second goal should have been saved by their freshman keeper.
—oregonlive, 1 Nov. 2022
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Dallas News, 11 Nov. 2022
In its best form, then, a nation’s archive is much more than a keeper of its records and memories.
—Hallel Yadin, Longreads, 24 Mar. 2022
The Lynchburg-Clay defense lived up to its stats, doing well to often clear the ball while its keeper made several challenging saves.
—James Weber, The Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2022
During the loss to Lincoln, the Generals gave up an own goal and Tjuanakis said the second goal should have been saved by their freshman keeper.
—oregonlive, 1 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeper
Noun
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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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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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If the material is not removed or relocated to an adults-only section within 60 days, the parent or guardian can sue the library.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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The fee for the event is $6 per person and is limited to a total of 25 children, who must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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In this case, the janitor's expertise in managing the workload efficiently was dismissed, leading to preventable conflict and reduced efficiency.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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In September, America crowned middle school janitor and talented singer Richard Goodall the Season 19 winner.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 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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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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For the time being, outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz, whose Social Democratic party suffered a major blow, will stay on as head of a caretaker government.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Eredivisie side are under caretaker management following Brian Priske’s sacking this month but, as The Athletic reported this week, are expected to hire former player Van Persie.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Keeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeper. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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