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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
The Bishop of Rome, in addition to leading more than a billion Catholics around the world, is also the ultimate custodian of the world’s greatest art collection.
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Jason Farago, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Mistakes can lead to taxes or penalties, so custodians play a key role in helping account holders stay on track.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Journalists should not be in a position to be asking for approval from hundreds of Colorado government custodians of public records.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 1 May 2025
Known to millions as Mr. Johnson, the delightfully offbeat and endlessly wise custodian of Philadelphia’s most charming fictional school, Davis has turned what began as a recurring spot into an award-winning, fan-favorite presence.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
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Jason Farago, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Mistakes can lead to taxes or penalties, so custodians play a key role in helping account holders stay on track.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Journalists should not be in a position to be asking for approval from hundreds of Colorado government custodians of public records.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 1 May 2025
Known to millions as Mr. Johnson, the delightfully offbeat and endlessly wise custodian of Philadelphia’s most charming fictional school, Davis has turned what began as a recurring spot into an award-winning, fan-favorite presence.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custodian
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Isabella’s a keeper with an assistant-manager title in the near future.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Callender was back in his usual role as Inter Miami’s starting keeper on Sunday night against Toronto FC at Chase Stadium.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Most rides have a family waiting area for parents or guardians to switch off with kids who either can’t or don’t want to ride.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Calton hopes their story continues to challenge misconceptions about guardian breeds like the bullmastiff, showing the sweet, playful, and loyal sides of these gentle giants.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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But bear defenders argue that people have encroached into bear habitat — not the other way around.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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Her absence can’t be overstated given the league’s need for willing defenders for transformational talent on opposing contending teams.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Peter Dinklage plays the title role, a janitor who becomes a CEO-fighting vigilante after falling into toxic waste and transforming into a mutant with superhuman size and strength.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
16 May 2025
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My mom was a janitor, my father was a trash man, my grandmother served food for 25 years for the community.—
Isaiah Mikhail,
Essence,
13 May 2025
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Blackwell, the warden, even ordered a full search of Alcatraz on the off chance the men never actually left.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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Were you tempted to throw your warden into that number in some form or fashion?—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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These are our favorite straps, screen protectors, chargers, and cases to go with it.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
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An exotic new family of chemicals developed through the top-secret Manhattan Project showed up in products such as Scotchgard fabric protector.—
Mariah Blake,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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On July 1, 2025, the state of Connecticut’s Department of Administrative Services will become the owners and caretakers of this land and the $63 million in reserves.—
Sarah McCoy,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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Her interactions with his caretaker, Ada, evolve into a tense psychological cat-and-mouse game with potentially fatal consequences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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However, despite the recent optimism, there’s one key problem that might catch investors off guard.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Heat mock drafts with 20th pick With the draft order formally set ahead of the draft combine, a look at names various mock drafts have linked to the Heat at No. 20: ESPN: Liam McNeeley, UConn, guard, freshman.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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“Custodian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custodian. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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