Thesaurus results for KEEPER

keeper

noun

ˈkē-pər

Definition of keeper

as in custodian

a person or group that watches over someone or something how should I know where she is? I'm not her keeper

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as in warden

a person who takes care of a property sometimes for an absent owner during the winter the keeper of the family's beach house is a local resident who looks after the place

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Recent Examples of keeper Argentine keeper Emiliano Martínez set a new record for most saves in a men’s World Cup Final, with 11, including a few diving stops that kept Argentina alive. — Sean Gregory, Time, 20 July 2026 The goal ruined a superhuman effort by Argentine keeper Emiliano Martínez, who made 11 saves while playing with a fractured right ring finger that will require surgery. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 Dafoe’s Thomas Wake is the film’s Proteus figure, a salty old lighthouse keeper who speaks like someone out of ancient myth, dispensing prophecies and superstitions. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026 The wallabies and kangaroos were introduced to their space in early May, and Disney gradually allowed more interaction with people, first with keepers and select cast members, then with the public, at a distance outside the fencing. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for keeper

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeper

Noun

This is not merely a profound failure of leadership, but an abdication of FIFA’s duty as the custodian of world football.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 July 2026
While custodians often calculate RMDs, taxpayers should verify these amounts, as errors can still lead to IRS penalties.

— Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of custodian

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Speculation continues about why the Westmoreland County Prison warden was placed on leave around the same time the prison went on lockdown.

— Erika Stanish, CBS News, 29 July 2026
The encounter fortunately ended without anyone being injured, but Parks Canada wardens were able to identify the hikers after the video was posted online and racked up millions of views.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of warden

Noun

State and local prosecutors would be able to sue chatbot operators for violating the measures, as well as parents or guardians of children who are harmed by companies that don’t follow them.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Young people who want access to algorithmic feeds or nighttime notifications have to consent to their parent or legal guardian being notified.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of guardian

Noun

Spanish civil guard ships continued searching for bodies in the waters near the stretch of urban beach that tens of thousand of migrants had breached days earlier.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
The Sparks reportedly agreed to trade All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday night, ending a brief stint in Los Angeles as the franchise continues its rebuild ahead of the WNBA trade deadline.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of guard

Noun

Strong new work presents legacy musicians as active artists relevant to a new generation of listeners, rather than as caretakers of famous music libraries.

— David Deal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Along with his legislative role, Anderson is a full-time caretaker for a disabled parent.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026