captors

Definition of captorsnext
plural of captor

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Noun
  • Originally destined for slaughter during the Eid al-Adha festival, the 1,500-pound animal was seized by authorities, spared sacrifice and relocated to the capital’s zoo, where keepers lavish it with care.
    al Emrun Garjon, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
  • The keepers of various indexes are going to machine gun SpaceX into their devices.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • The juvenile bear’s wander across campus late Thursday and early Friday prompted an advisory to students and a search by UC Davis police and wardens from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife as well as Yolo County Animal Control.
    Allison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
  • The state wardens and other cops who knew and worked with Bob Markle weren’t just honoring his memory by attending his funeral.
    Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Liveried guards greet you at the grand entrance and breeze through ‘hello’ in any number of languages.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • He is known for his corner offense, which featured two big men at each side of the free throw line, an offense that would spread the floor and allow guards and wings to cut and flow to the corners.
    Jason Quick, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Parents or legal guardians must opt into the program by filing an IRS form for a qualifying child, and other account custodians can contribute up to an additional $5,000 per child annually in post-tax funds.
    Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Staff is coordinating a reunification process, and all parents and guardians should report to La Loma Junior High to pick up their student.
    Brandon Downs, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Parents or legal guardians must opt into the program by filing an IRS form for a qualifying child, and other account custodians can contribute up to an additional $5,000 per child annually in post-tax funds.
    Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • The Enthoven family refer to themselves as custodians of Spier, an indication of their long-view commitment to their 620-ha parcel of land.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
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“Captors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captors. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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