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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
Gomez spent her early teen years with her aunt, who was a janitor at a local elementary school.
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Colby Gordon, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
In contrast, the number of cleaners and janitors remained stable, indicating that frontline service occupations were not significantly affected.
—London School Of Economics, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
An Army veteran who worked at a junkyard and later as a hospital janitor, Yenner used to toss a football around the backyard with Moore and her brothers and take them on long day trips through the countryside.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Another image was the janitor's cart, which Swift rode inside to the stage ahead of each Eras Tour show.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Colby Gordon, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
In contrast, the number of cleaners and janitors remained stable, indicating that frontline service occupations were not significantly affected.
—London School Of Economics, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
An Army veteran who worked at a junkyard and later as a hospital janitor, Yenner used to toss a football around the backyard with Moore and her brothers and take them on long day trips through the countryside.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Another image was the janitor's cart, which Swift rode inside to the stage ahead of each Eras Tour show.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for janitor
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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Upon my arrival, I was greeted by porters who quickly took my bags and escorted me to my room.—
Karla Pope,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2025
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Gingerbread Toddy At Costera in New Orleans, this Gingerbread Toddy is made with Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, lemon juice, and gingerbread porter syrup.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes,
3 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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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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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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“Janitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/janitor. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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