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as in custodian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
in his role as warden of the school, a principal must provide a safe environment for the students
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Recent Examples of warden
Everyone around her, including the prison guards, the undertaker and even the warden, seem unsettled by what’s happening.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Jake and the officer got their man, because Texas wardens and Good Dogs usually do.
—Phil Bourjaily, Outdoor Life, 12 Feb. 2025
Twenty years after Marilyn’s murder, John met the warden of the O’Daniel Unit, where the women’s death row is housed.
—Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Seven prison employees, including former warden Randall Hepp, have been charged in the death of Maier.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Jake and the officer got their man, because Texas wardens and Good Dogs usually do.
—Phil Bourjaily, Outdoor Life, 12 Feb. 2025
Twenty years after Marilyn’s murder, John met the warden of the O’Daniel Unit, where the women’s death row is housed.
—Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Seven prison employees, including former warden Randall Hepp, have been charged in the death of Maier.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warden
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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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Ages 2-5 years are welcome with a parent or guardian.—
Jake Richardson,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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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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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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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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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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Singh hails the series’ secondary and tertiary cast, who played warders and prisoners.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2025
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Turns out the dude isn't foe, but friend… the warder of a Yellow Ajah named Ryma, who wants to protect them.—
Alex Raiman,
EW.com,
15 Sep. 2023
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“Warden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warden. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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