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as in guardian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
served as custodian of the prisoner until he could be turned over to federal authorities
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as in defender
someone that protects
we must regard ourselves as custodians of the Earth so that its natural resources may be enjoyed by many generations to come
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Recent Examples of custodian
The positions include park rangers, park guides, fee takers, campground staff, trail crew members, and building and utilities staff and custodians, the release states.
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Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2025
The demonstration came to a head in late April as protesters took Hamilton Hall, damaging property and trapping custodians inside.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
Investors can transact in either or both certificates, deposit common shares with a custodian to receive the two certificates, or return both certificates to the trust to reclaim a common share.
—Gene A. Grant Ii, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The gunman held a hospital worker hostage and shot multiple people, including a doctor, a nurse and a custodian.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
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Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2025
The demonstration came to a head in late April as protesters took Hamilton Hall, damaging property and trapping custodians inside.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
Investors can transact in either or both certificates, deposit common shares with a custodian to receive the two certificates, or return both certificates to the trust to reclaim a common share.
—Gene A. Grant Ii, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The gunman held a hospital worker hostage and shot multiple people, including a doctor, a nurse and a custodian.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custodian
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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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The couple were Jaylin's guardians, family members told CBS 7.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Ages 2-5 years are welcome with a parent or guardian.—
Jake Richardson,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The far-right party’s top leadership takes staunchly pro-Israel and anti-Muslim positions, using both to frame itself as a defender of Jewish interests.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
19 Mar. 2025
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Free agency’s pathway to the draft Joel M. asks (via Bluesky): Free agency sets Carolina up to take a pass rushing edge defender in the first round, but how will Carolina seek to address the WR position?—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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Then there was the slapstick comedy of bellhop Esteban and janitor/inventor Arwin.—
Skyler Trepel,
EW.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The novel tells of the unique relationship between a lonely elderly widow named Tova working as a janitor at an aquarium and a giant Pacific octopus named Marcellus living at the facility.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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What to Know Modified operations for MDC Brooklyn began on Saturday and is at the discretion of the warden to implement.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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What a lovely moment of vulnerability between our two wardens.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2025
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Make use of heads up or posture protector apps that remind you not to bend your neck.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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The 34-year-old tackle started 14 games last season and graded out as a slightly above-average pass protector and average overall starter, per Pro Football Focus.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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In the film, Ferreira stars as Lily Trevino, a 25-year-old at-home caretaker who struggles with self-abandonment.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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As part of her conditional release, the court ordered her to not have any animals under her control or possession, other than two dogs — not under her care — who belong to a caretaker.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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The trades for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson became official.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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The new inmates were then forced to kneel while prison guards shaved their hair and shouted commands.—
Michael Rios,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Custodian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custodian. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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