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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
The week confirmed Milan’s role not only as a guardian of tradition but also as a leader in shaping the next chapter of global fashion.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
In this state, a person under 21 years old can enter an establishment serving alcohol if they're accompanied by a parent, guardian or spouse who's of legal drinking age.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 27 Sep. 2025
It was meant to be a guardian of the airwaves — ensuring fair access, technical integrity and competition.
—John Eger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Parents and guardians should check their state’s board of education website for additional details before gifting.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
In this state, a person under 21 years old can enter an establishment serving alcohol if they're accompanied by a parent, guardian or spouse who's of legal drinking age.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 27 Sep. 2025
It was meant to be a guardian of the airwaves — ensuring fair access, technical integrity and competition.
—John Eger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Parents and guardians should check their state’s board of education website for additional details before gifting.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian
Noun
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Comey was, and is, doing what that NASA custodian was doing – serving his country with passion and pride.—
Billy Ray,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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On May 18, 2022, Baker filed an affidavit requesting an arrest warrant for Skeet and three of his ranch hands, including Leroy Medlin, the county custodian at the time.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Norwegian striker first looped the ball over the keeper to give City the lead before later leaping highest to power home for his second after Monaco had equalised through a brilliant Jordan Teze finish.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Lester Smith, who had been working at Abbey Road since 1970, was the keeper of Abbey Road’s microphone collection, which then totaled eight hundred–plus — all of them kept in good repair and still used to this day.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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Jakob Poeltl is more solid than an elite rim-protector, and the Raptors have precious little of that behind him with the exception of two-way project Ulrich Chomche.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Crash pillows from MotoGP lined the bottom to absorb impacts, while Dias wore a spine protector and Prada’s Linea Rossa gear.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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The incentive of pay for grandparent caregivers could also help overcome the proximity challenge for some families, just as the promise of work in a faraway place has long been a motivation for people to move.—
Marina Lopes,
The Atlantic,
6 Oct. 2025
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Even tiny hands can make these adorable crafts—with supervision from a caregiver, of course.—
Ellen Sturm Niz,
Parents,
6 Oct. 2025
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This quarter also saw a change of guard at the top for European equities.—
Jordan Butt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The squad has a deeper bench this season thanks to the additions of guards Jordan Clarkson and Malcolm Brogdon and big man Guerschon Yabusele.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Clermont County Animal Shelter took possession of the animals after they were recovered by the wardens.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Even after the state Supreme Court ordered her release, Bailey’s office told the prison warden to ignore the court’s order.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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Head coach Robin van Persie’s pressing scheme was to show Villa’s defenders down the line, with Feyenoord’s closest central midfielder pressing the ball-side No 10.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Revolution provided a brief scare through a 59th-minute goal from Dor Turgeman, who embarrassed a defender before curling home a spectacular effort, but Inter Miami broke the tie almost immediately after the strike that made the score 2-1.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Five years later Augusta had a stroke, with Ed acting as primary caretaker.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Five years later Augusta had a stroke, with Ed acting as primary caretaker.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Guardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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