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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
One theater in New Jersey announced a ban on unaccompanied minors wanting to see the blockbuster film without a parent or guardian.
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Owen died in September 2024 after his guardians allegedly ignored the symptoms of his pneumonia for weeks and refused to seek medical treatment for the boy, Wilmoth said.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 1 July 2025
The policy includes the following fines: 1st violation: Phone confiscated, returned to parent/guardian
2nd violation: Phone confiscated, returned with a $5 fee.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 27 June 2025
Coffman’s mother and the victim of the assault are the legal guardians of the 3-year-old girl, the Knoxville Police Department said.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Owen died in September 2024 after his guardians allegedly ignored the symptoms of his pneumonia for weeks and refused to seek medical treatment for the boy, Wilmoth said.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 1 July 2025
The policy includes the following fines: 1st violation: Phone confiscated, returned to parent/guardian
2nd violation: Phone confiscated, returned with a $5 fee.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 27 June 2025
Coffman’s mother and the victim of the assault are the legal guardians of the 3-year-old girl, the Knoxville Police Department said.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian
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If students are expected to produce original thoughts when demonstrating their learning, shouldn't instructors, as custodians of intellectual integrity, be held to a similar standard regarding the materials and feedback used to teach?—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Crofts was working as a custodian at the city’s development services office when he was arrested Wednesday.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
27 June 2025
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Wyatt Kaiser is 22 and looks like a keeper.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Callender was back in his usual role as Inter Miami’s starting keeper on Sunday night against Toronto FC at Chase Stadium.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Kryptonian — who grew up as Clark Kent on a farm in Smallville, Kan. — always believed a message left to him by these birth parents was an encouragement to use his powers to be a protector and hero.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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His Superman exudes that same affection, casting David Corenswet as a nice guy still trying to figure out the job of being the world’s protector.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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But, as Gibbs said in the video, there had been situations with this specific caregiver before.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Monitoring for and recognizing these symptoms requires a caregiver to watch their infant or child closely.—
Dr. Katie Lockwood,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Bringing in a guard who can make that kind of an impact would be of interest to most teams around the NBA.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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In the four photos, the Indiana Fever guard and the former Iowa men's basketball star are seen happily posing at various venues, including at one of her games.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The law only lets the warden impound dogs found running loose or found not wearing valid dog tags.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Inmates spend all day inside, emerging only for 30 minutes of calisthenics or Bible study, according to the warden.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
10 June 2025
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He is also not being represented by a lawyer at this time due to a conflict of interest with the public defender's office.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Chelsea paid a record $1.1 million transfer fee to acquire Girma from the San Diego Wave, and the star USWNT defender committed to the WSL with a four-and-a-half year deal.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
5 July 2025
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The group also has planted dozens of trees and restored a 100-year-old caretaker’s cottage.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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In 2019, the Brown family sued White,his parents and his medical caretakers for failing to realize how White's disorder could result in harm to others and not properly controlling his behavior.—
Maryam Ahmed,
Austin American Statesman,
3 July 2025
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“Guardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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