Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for captors
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The siblings have different personalities, according to their keepers; Xiao Xiao is timid while his sister Lei Lei is fearless and adapts to changes quickly.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026 -
Starting Saturday night, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore will be staffed by skeleton crews of keepers, veterinarians, and animal commissary workers who prepare animals’ diets in a large, restaurant-grade kitchen.—
Lorraine Mirabella,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to wardens, a team of trackers spotted the twins on Saturday, with monitoring and protection measures in force to increase their chances of survival.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Forest wardens walk into Kyebi Forest Reserve in the East Akim Municipal district in Ghana.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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The petition, which was granted by a federal judge, cites reports alleging that guards at the facility choked and asphyxiated Campos.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The signing of Seymore should finish the roster rebuild of an offensive line that lost starting guards Cole Hutson and DJ Campbell to the NFL.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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With guardians present, detectives discussed the earlier assault and took the three juveniles into custody.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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But the editors and unpaid reviewers who act as guardians of the scientific literature are newly besieged.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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The James family plans to travel to K’gari in the coming weeks to attend a smoking ceremony as guests of the island’s traditional custodians.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Building trust in a market dominated by large custodians was another challenge.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Captors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captors. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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