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Recent Examples of captor
Horace Frank, a former assistant chief of the Los Angeles Police Department who oversaw kidnapping investigations, said the family’s videos try to appeal to the captor’s humanity.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Guthrie’s potential captor has yet to make contact with the family, according to authorities.
—Vivian Kwarm, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Dead Man’s Wire demonstrates the ultimate powerlessness of both captor and captive.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
That was enough to foil my captor’s attempt to kidnap her.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Guthrie’s potential captor has yet to make contact with the family, according to authorities.
—Vivian Kwarm, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Dead Man’s Wire demonstrates the ultimate powerlessness of both captor and captive.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
That was enough to foil my captor’s attempt to kidnap her.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for captor
Noun
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His father was the warden there, and Dominique was teased for it mercilessly at school.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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That number is in line with reporting from the Indiana Capital Chronicle, which interviewed the prison's warden, Brian English, during a tour of the detention center late last year.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Other record keepers are warming up to the private markets push, according to people familiar with their thinking.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Slightly spicy and spiked with dill, these Fried Deviled Eggs are a keeper.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Pennsylvania State Police fire marshal is investigating.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday afternoon, the fire marshal and building official cleared Building 200 for occupancy after condemning it earlier this month.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The jailed and the jailer, both are equally trapped.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Anyway, after Kishore’s tale is over, the jailer takes a shine to him and brings the young man home to introduce him to his wife — Asha!—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The nearby Cherry Valley Elementary School was ordered to hold students in place and released them from school early so parents and guardians could pick up their children, White said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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Other restrictions include that the prayer and religious text cannot be provided in the physical presence of or within the hearing of students whose guardians have not signed a consent form.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Winners will serve as island custodians, agreeing to basic stewardship responsibilities while enjoying peace, nature, and nearby local communities.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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An ecosystem of auditors, third-party custodians, and compliance specialists.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Especially after reinserting Skyy Clark into a starting lineup, which, barring injuries, will feature three guards – including Dent and sophomore Trent Perry – the rest of the season.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Tempers flared in the second quarter when Cunningham was called for an offensive foul after extending his arms and knocking down Spurs guard Stephon Castle.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Captor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captor. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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