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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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The loss would be devastating to waterways, according to Katelyn Scott, water protector at Spokane Riverkeeper, an advocacy organization devoted to protecting the river and its watershed.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
22 Jan. 2025
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The deal would be between the Knicks and Toronto Raptors, landing New York one of the better rim protectors in the league.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Kansas City voters will decide whether to sell Longfellow Park to a nonprofit that helps families with children undergoing medical care that hopes to expand its space to help more caregivers in need.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
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However, occupational wearables for medical staff are devices meant to ease the burdens of caregivers, nurses, and doctors.—
Borislav "Bobby" Marinov,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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There are five other factors: Offensive tackles Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson, guards Landon Dickerson and Mekhi Becton and center Cam Jurgens.—
Mike Preston,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Jan. 2025
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Poor Lars does try to alert someone while escorting Peter through security, but one measly guard isn’t nearly enough.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
27 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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Johnson is also a good defender, giving the Timberwolves more wing depth to use within the loaded West.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Running back Joe Mixon has been greeted behind a defender in more than half of his rushing attempts, per Next Gen Stats.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
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 1 Feb. 2025.
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