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as in custodian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
the state became his guardian when he was put into protective custody
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as in protector
someone that protects
the editor defended his newspaper's unrelenting exposure of government corruption, arguing that it is journalism's role to act as a guardian of democracy
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as in caregiver
a person who has responsibility for the care of another
when her parents died, her aunt became her legal guardian
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Recent Examples of guardian
An example is a guardian turning into a Samus Aran energy ball that can zap energy but go into small spaces for flanking and puzzles.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
In California, all minors are prohibited from receiving tattoos — even those who have permission from their parents or guardians, according to Bay Ink Tattoo Gallery in San Diego.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Mackey will join Meryl Streep, who is in talks to play Aslan, the talking lion who serves as Narnia’s guardian and guide for the human children who enter its world.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 Apr. 2025
Since the org partnered with Three Camel Lodge in 2020 to expand the breeding program, visitors to the camp can meet the stoic (but still quite cute and fluffy) guardian dogs.
—AFAR Media, 25 Apr. 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
In California, all minors are prohibited from receiving tattoos — even those who have permission from their parents or guardians, according to Bay Ink Tattoo Gallery in San Diego.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Mackey will join Meryl Streep, who is in talks to play Aslan, the talking lion who serves as Narnia’s guardian and guide for the human children who enter its world.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 Apr. 2025
Since the org partnered with Three Camel Lodge in 2020 to expand the breeding program, visitors to the camp can meet the stoic (but still quite cute and fluffy) guardian dogs.
—AFAR Media, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian
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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
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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
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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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Isabella’s a keeper with an assistant-manager title in the near future.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 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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Male Alzheimer’s caregivers group: The Men’s Breakfast Club is an informal and unstructured gathering of male caregivers.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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Choquette runs a home daycare, and suddenly found herself as the family's sole provider and caregiver.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 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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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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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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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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May 2, 2025 The designation of the AfD as extremist came as a surprise, as it was made with just days left for an outgoing caretaker government.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2025
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Image As his basketball career ended, Mr. Love became Brian Wilson’s caretaker in the 1970s and ’80s, during a turbulent period for Mr. Wilson, his cousin, whose innovative songwriting and flair for sophisticated harmonies were complicated by drug use and mental illness.—
Jeré Longman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Guardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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