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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
Students who work during the school year must obtain a work permit from their high school that is signed by their parent or guardian.
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Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
Two years later, Kris made the difficult decision to divorce Brandon and become his legal guardian.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
That’s Spanish for Saint Death, a scythe-wielding skeleton folk saint popular in Latin America as a guardian of outcasts.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
His own protection of his family leaves us questioning who actually occupies the role of the thief and the guardian.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
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Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
Two years later, Kris made the difficult decision to divorce Brandon and become his legal guardian.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
That’s Spanish for Saint Death, a scythe-wielding skeleton folk saint popular in Latin America as a guardian of outcasts.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
His own protection of his family leaves us questioning who actually occupies the role of the thief and the guardian.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian
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Onuba counseled now is the time to take another page from PE, which is their operating partner model, where operating partners sit between management and assets, thereby becoming custodians for the post asset-value integration.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Ahuja noted that institutional infrastructure for bitcoin—custodians, liquidity providers, and banks—has matured significantly over the past several years, creating greater stability.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The team’s first four 2025 draft picks look like keepers.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Orangutans sometimes spend weeks finding the necessary materials (wires, bolts, screws), hiding their elaborate preparations from their keepers, and awaiting the perfect moment to execute their plans.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Without guardians and stability, Charlie and Molly find an unexpected ally and protector in Ignatius Oliver, and solace at his book shop, The Book Keep, where a book a day keeps the bombs away.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Dambo’s trolls are forest protectors but in a far more tender way.—
Khadejeh Nikouyeh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration and state health officials asked parents and caregivers to stop using ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula after it was linked to botulism infections in babies in California and nine other states.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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In a recent update video, Fosterling shared that Blossom now enjoys more freedom in her new foster home and has begun actively seeking affection from her caregiver and family.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Atlanta played much better in a 1-point loss to the Patriots on the road last Sunday, but there are major concerns on the O-line after starting guards Matthew Bergeron and Chris Lindstrom had to leave the Pats game early.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The last time San Diego State opened a men’s basketball season against Long Beach State, in 2010, Kawhi Leonard and the Aztecs trailed by one deep into the second half and needed three 3s by backup guard James Rahon to grind out a nervy road win.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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When Landor couldn’t immediately meet the warden’s demand for court documentation of his religious beliefs, he was handcuffed to a chair while his dreadlocks were shaved off.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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The new warden is as looming a presence in this episode as Frank Moses is; and just as Lennie James gives his scenes an entertaining pop, so Edie Falco makes every one of her moments count.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
2 Nov. 2025
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The biggest ovation of the night came when Keon Ellis, who has fallen out of the rotation despite being one of the team’s best defenders and 3-point shooters, entered the game for the first time at the start of the fourth quarter.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Last season’s Most Improved Player was the primary defender on Dončić, who was held to 22 points on 7-of-17 shooting from the field in 27 minutes.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Many are parents, caretakers or full-time employees juggling classes, jobs and family responsibilities.—
Robert Moreno,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Investigators identified Cowens as the caretaker of 59-year-old Richard McClintic.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Guardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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