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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
For workers under age 18, the waiver would have to be signed by parents or guardians.
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Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Williams’ health and finances have remained overseen by an independent legal guardian since.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
The couple were Jaylin's guardians, family members told CBS 7.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Ages 2-5 years are welcome with a parent or guardian.
—Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Williams’ health and finances have remained overseen by an independent legal guardian since.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
The couple were Jaylin's guardians, family members told CBS 7.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Ages 2-5 years are welcome with a parent or guardian.
—Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian
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So that’s our jobs as custodians of the arts, to have an entry point where people can see where that’s made by people that look like them and just feel the energy.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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People are walking memories, and certain generations have been custodians of their traditions.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
28 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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The Mavericks wanted to start Davis at power forward alongside Daniel Gafford or Dereck Lively II, both of whom are respectable rim protectors in their own right.—
Christian Clark,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article Another formidable rim protector joined Christian Braun’s poster collection recently.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2025
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While men and women serve as caregivers, the burden largely falls on women, who comprise 59% of unpaid caregiving activities.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Yes, caregivers can claim their parents' medical expenses on their tax returns.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Nets two-way guard Tyson Etienne scored his first career buckets early in the fourth quarter and fellow two-way Tosan Evbuomwan played for the first time in over a month.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2025
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An elite guard in her own right, Harmon was surprised by something Preston told her that weekend.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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There’s an exasperated receptionist and many indifferent bystanders, but even as Mina escalates the confrontation, guards and wardens barely bat an eye.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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The boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Too often, defenders turn their heads to watch the ball, completely losing track of their man.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The second straight clean sheet was also a point of pride for the back line, according to defender Izzy Rodriguez.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
30 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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“Guardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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