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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
Wear sturdy shoes, bring a sun hat or sunscreen, gloves and bottled water, and ensure youth are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Looked after by guardians, Slater traveled the country for months playing Winthrop, the little brother of Marian the librarian.
—Michael Paulson, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
In a position statement on exotic animals as pets, the agency warns that wild animals kept as pets have attacked and seriously injured their guardians.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Along with setting up alerts and locking or unlocking the debit card, parents or guardians can withdraw money from the account, make one-time transfers and reward their kids for reaching savings goals by transferring money directly into their account.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
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Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Looked after by guardians, Slater traveled the country for months playing Winthrop, the little brother of Marian the librarian.
—Michael Paulson, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
In a position statement on exotic animals as pets, the agency warns that wild animals kept as pets have attacked and seriously injured their guardians.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Along with setting up alerts and locking or unlocking the debit card, parents or guardians can withdraw money from the account, make one-time transfers and reward their kids for reaching savings goals by transferring money directly into their account.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian
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The demonstration came to a head in late April as protesters took Hamilton Hall, damaging property and trapping custodians inside.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Investors can transact in either or both certificates, deposit common shares with a custodian to receive the two certificates, or return both certificates to the trust to reclaim a common share.—
Gene A. Grant II,
Forbes,
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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With just Poeltl as a true rim protector, the Raptors can’t thrive defensively with a conservative style.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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That puts him 11 percentage points better than league average as a rim protector.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Mental Health Effects Depression and anxiety rates are high among caregivers as compared to the general population, as much as two to three times greater than for non caregivers.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Hospice care can provide support to the dying person and their caregivers at the end of life.—
Gagandeep Brar,
Verywell Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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But as Pirates coach Bo Patton sees it, there are two ways to look at what the 6-foot-4 senior guard/forward brings to the team.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Star guard Kyrie Irving tore his ACL in the first quarter of the Mavericks' loss to the Sacramento Kings, ending his season and leaving his availability for the start of the 2025-26 campaign in doubt.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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After the warden reads the execution order, the team will fire.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Everyone around her, including the prison guards, the undertaker and even the warden, seem unsettled by what’s happening.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Dodson is a strong pass defender but so-so against the run.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Don't sleep on the Chargers in this race for the star defender.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Parent was only 18 and visiting Garretson, the caretaker, at the Cielo Drive guest house.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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When no one answered at the home, the caretaker contacted neighborhood security to conduct a welfare check at the home.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Guardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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