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as in porter
a person who tends a door
according to popular Christian tradition, St. Peter acts as janitor at heaven's pearly gates
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Recent Examples of janitor
But with Winston’s newfound powers as the Toxic Avenger, Garbinger soon comes to regret his decision to neglect the janitor-turned-superhero who dispatches of the bad guys in particularly gruesome ways.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
My entry into corporate led me to the Facebook Menlo Park campus, formerly the RayChem building that my dad once cleaned as a janitor.
—Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
The film, a reimagining of the 1984 horror-comedy, is a raucous ride about Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage), a down-on-his-luck janitor who's transformed into a super-powered mutant after falling into a vat of chemicals.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In 2017, Brett Berryman, a former school janitor, was sentenced to three years in prison for possession of child pornography, according to The Associated Press.
—Melissa Chan, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
My entry into corporate led me to the Facebook Menlo Park campus, formerly the RayChem building that my dad once cleaned as a janitor.
—Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
The film, a reimagining of the 1984 horror-comedy, is a raucous ride about Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage), a down-on-his-luck janitor who's transformed into a super-powered mutant after falling into a vat of chemicals.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In 2017, Brett Berryman, a former school janitor, was sentenced to three years in prison for possession of child pornography, according to The Associated Press.
—Melissa Chan, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for janitor
Noun
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The estate is custodian of all works and legacy of Tolkien published during his lifetime, and the joint custodian of works published after his death with the Christopher Tolkien Estate.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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The United Arab Emirates, on the other hand, has provided significant support to the RSF, viewing its commander, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo – widely known as Hemedti – as the custodian of Sudan’s gold exports and the path to its plans for port development along the Red Sea coast.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The truffle-mushroom bruschetta ($16) is a popular choice, as are the sliders with porter-beer brisket ($11).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Starting with 11 pieces, all in her textile of choice, the Rùadh wardrobe now includes handwoven knits and sturdy leather outerwear, which will be stocked at premium retailers like Bergdorf Goodman and Net-a-porter come fall.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Former Barcelona reserve keeper Jose Manuel Pinto became a hip hop artist and producer under the nickname Wahin.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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The attack lasted 15 minutes before another keeper, identified as Phanom Sitsaeng, was able to reach Rangkharasamee, per Bangkok Post.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Game wardens responded to the scene and fatally shot the animal, officials said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Eventually, the warden showed up and welcomed them to el infierno—hell.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Poggi is just the caretaker who’s running the team during Moore’s suspension, which is tied to the NCAA’s ruling in the Connor Stalions impermissible scouting investigation.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The show followed Fran Fine (Drescher), a trendy Jewish woman who becomes the caretaker for the three children of a Broadway producer (Shaughnessy).—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Janitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/janitor. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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