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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
In addition, a parent or guardian must stay on set within sight and sound of the child.
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
But India take to the pitch at Headingley on Friday for the first of five Test matches between the old and new masters of cricket, with questions being asked like never before over their suitability as guardians of the second biggest sport in the world.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 18 June 2025
They were then reunited with their parents and guardians or placed in temporary foster care until they could be reunited with their families, the sheriff's office said.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
The child must appear in person with both parents or legal guardians.
—Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
But India take to the pitch at Headingley on Friday for the first of five Test matches between the old and new masters of cricket, with questions being asked like never before over their suitability as guardians of the second biggest sport in the world.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 18 June 2025
They were then reunited with their parents and guardians or placed in temporary foster care until they could be reunited with their families, the sheriff's office said.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
The child must appear in person with both parents or legal guardians.
—Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian
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If students are expected to produce original thoughts when demonstrating their learning, shouldn't instructors, as custodians of intellectual integrity, be held to a similar standard regarding the materials and feedback used to teach?—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Crofts was working as a custodian at the city’s development services office when he was arrested Wednesday.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
27 June 2025
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Wyatt Kaiser is 22 and looks like a keeper.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
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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The same leaker has also posted images on X of what the screen protectors for the new phones will look like, and the details clearly show a circular cut-out where, presumably, the front-facing camera will sit.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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That does not mean Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre is without its protectors.—
Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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New state law makes changes to CARE Act Senate Bill 42 will require California courts to keep families and caregivers informed during Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Act — also known as the CARE Act — proceedings.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, 48 percent of parents and caregivers incorrectly installed their child's car seat.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Charania also reported that the Nuggets are signing guard Bruce Brown in free agency.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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That intention was both seen and heard—especially when New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud used her platform to deliver a larger message.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The law only lets the warden impound dogs found running loose or found not wearing valid dog tags.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Inmates spend all day inside, emerging only for 30 minutes of calisthenics or Bible study, according to the warden.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
10 June 2025
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He is also not being represented by a lawyer at this time due to a conflict of interest with the public defender's office.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Chelsea paid a record $1.1 million transfer fee to acquire Girma from the San Diego Wave, and the star USWNT defender committed to the WSL with a four-and-a-half year deal.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
5 July 2025
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The group also has planted dozens of trees and restored a 100-year-old caretaker’s cottage.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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In 2019, the Brown family sued White,his parents and his medical caretakers for failing to realize how White's disorder could result in harm to others and not properly controlling his behavior.—
Maryam Ahmed,
Austin American Statesman,
3 July 2025
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“Guardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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