Thesaurus results for CUSTODIANS

custodians

noun

plural of custodian

as in keepers

a person who takes care of a property sometimes for an absent owner the custodian made his usual rounds of the building to make sure that everything was OK

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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 defenders

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 custodians Even a band like Opeth, unwavering custodians of 21st-century prog, hardly share much in common with other metal bands representing this style. — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026 American Alternative Assets works with several custodians — including Equity Trust, STRATA Trust, Kingdom Trust, GoldStar Trust and Madison Trust — each with its own fee schedule. — Javier Simon, USA Today, 16 July 2026 The union represents over 250,000 classified public school employees, like bus drivers, custodians, food service workers, para-educators, clerical staff and campus security guards. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 Women, with their tender relational instincts, became seen as the custodians of the institution’s most precious and elevated forms. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 Previously, Circle needed third-party banks and custodians to hold the cash and Treasury assets backing USDC. — Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 10 July 2026 So, any change in custodians will not change the qualification status of your IRA account. — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026 The deals, reached to avert a strike in April, promised double-digit raises to teachers, aides, custodians and other workers. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 That said, in practice, most IRA custodians will have their own documentation requirements. — James Lange, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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Noun

The wallabies and kangaroos were introduced to their space in early May, and Disney gradually allowed more interaction with people, first with keepers and select cast members, then with the public, at a distance outside the fencing.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2026
The best English ball-keepers were on the bench or had been left at home.

— The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of keepers

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The Austrian government has said the best use for the building would be the presence of the police as guardians of civil liberties.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Parents and guardians should have open and ongoing conversations, rather than one big conversation, according to Mann.

— Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

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Cots, bottle warmers, bottle sterilizing tablets, and bed guards are offered, as well as babysitting services, swimming lessons, complimentary non-motorized water sports, and blended baby food especially prepared by the chef.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
On Saturday, Reeve commended the team’s centers but found the guards struggling to make anything work on the defensive end.

— Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026

Definition of guards

Noun

Six legs and a center support help create a stable foundation, while linen protectors cover the rail ends and floor-friendly glides help prevent scratches on hard floors.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
The Wolves have one of the NBA’s best rim protectors (Rudy Gobert).

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of protectors

Noun

The lingering air pollution has proved to be a challenge for some caretakers to care for their stock.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
At the end of those 72 hours, Hailey (Levesque) has to relocate for her mom’s job, leaving best friend Claire with her grandparents, who became her caretakers after her parents died at sea.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Definition of caretakers

Noun

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Game wardens, rescue boat teams and helicopters with hoist capability to assist with water rescues.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Exceptions include their use by police officers or animal wardens in an official capacity, at an archery club or paintball gun club, at a public or private range designed for that purpose, or to protect human life or property.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

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