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as in guardian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
served as custodian of the prisoner until he could be turned over to federal authorities
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as in defender
someone that protects
we must regard ourselves as custodians of the Earth so that its natural resources may be enjoyed by many generations to come
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Recent Examples of custodian
This is a shift away from the 2023 presidential decree that named the Oba of Benin, the traditional ruler of the Edo people, as their rightful owner and custodian.
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Authorities said three hospital workers, including a doctor, a nurse and a custodian, and two other police officers also were shot and wounded in the attack.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
The doctor was grazed by a bullet, and the nurse, the custodian and the two wounded officers were hospitalized in stable condition, Barker said.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
The shock announcement — which is sure to shake and, indeed, stir the industry — was made Thursday, alongside the news that long-time producers and custodians of 007, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, would be stepping back.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Authorities said three hospital workers, including a doctor, a nurse and a custodian, and two other police officers also were shot and wounded in the attack.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
The doctor was grazed by a bullet, and the nurse, the custodian and the two wounded officers were hospitalized in stable condition, Barker said.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
The shock announcement — which is sure to shake and, indeed, stir the industry — was made Thursday, alongside the news that long-time producers and custodians of 007, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, would be stepping back.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custodian
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D’Onta Foreman had a 38-yard run on the second play of the drive, and Sam Darnold scored on an option keeper.—
Dave Birkett,
USA TODAY,
25 Dec. 2022
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Egan’s 1-yard touchdown run on a fourth-down keeper pulled the Chargers within 28-26 with 4:57 left in the third quarter.—
Jason Frakes,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Nov. 2022
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The couple were Jaylin's guardians, family members told CBS 7.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Ages 2-5 years are welcome with a parent or guardian.—
Jake Richardson,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Before going public with his abuse claims in 2013, Robson was one of Jackson’s most vociferous defenders, denying the pop star had ever behaved inappropriately and serving as a key defense witness in Jackson’s 2005 child molestation trial.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Free agency’s pathway to the draft Joel M. asks (via Bluesky): Free agency sets Carolina up to take a pass rushing edge defender in the first round, but how will Carolina seek to address the WR position?—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Telegram channel said the janitor placed Saitiev on wooden boards and alerted the concierge to call an ambulance.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Charlie Day played her son, janitor/man-child Charlie Kelly.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2025
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What to Know Modified operations for MDC Brooklyn began on Saturday and is at the discretion of the warden to implement.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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What a lovely moment of vulnerability between our two wardens.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2025
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Make use of heads up or posture protector apps that remind you not to bend your neck.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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The 34-year-old tackle started 14 games last season and graded out as a slightly above-average pass protector and average overall starter, per Pro Football Focus.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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Parent was only 18 and visiting Garretson, the caretaker, at the Cielo Drive guest house.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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When no one answered at the home, the caretaker contacted neighborhood security to conduct a welfare check at the home.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The trades for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson became official.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Aggies, who defeated Auburn on March 4, are a balanced and experienced team led by guard Wade Taylor IV, who averaged 15.7 points a game, and Southern Methodist transfer guard Zhuric Phelps.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Custodian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custodian. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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