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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
Children 12 and under are admitted free with a parent or guardian.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Jackson named his mother as the guardian of his children, and she was granted custody following his death in 2009.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
As Sorceress Morena Baccarin plays the Sorceress, the guardian of Castle Grayskull.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
Some guardians in family court cases reviewed by the Sun Sentinel have charged parents over $200,000.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Jackson named his mother as the guardian of his children, and she was granted custody following his death in 2009.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
As Sorceress Morena Baccarin plays the Sorceress, the guardian of Castle Grayskull.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
Some guardians in family court cases reviewed by the Sun Sentinel have charged parents over $200,000.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian
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The college currently consists of 11 officers of arms, who undertake the genealogical research and act as custodians of the records.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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Obama stopped by the Jackson Park facility to hear personal stories from custodians, security guards, visitor services staffers, and more.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Visitors can tour the museum in the former keeper’s house, explore scenic coastal trails and photograph waves crashing against the rocks.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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For optimal storage, keep cucumbers in a produce keeper in the refrigerator's crisper drawer to prevent moisture loss and protect them from ethylene exposure.—
Susan Hall Mahon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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The first dogs served as early-warning systems, protectors, and hunting buddies.—
Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
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After an extended and purposely disorienting opening that takes its sweet time to develop, Margaret and Daniel dodge suited agents working for a secret government protector outfit called WARDEX.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Fernandez said his daughter has special needs and her mother had to give up her career to become a full-time caregiver.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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As a caregiver, Morales said, knowing how a loved one wants to be cared for is essential.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Players such as Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox and Knicks forward OG Anunoby don't sound nearly as excited.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Former detainees held at Camp East Montana detailed consistent abuses by guards in interviews with the USA TODAY Network, echoing allegations raised in the lawsuit.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Including regular hours and overtime, CRS billed the state $496,080 to pay the annual salary of a camp manager, $959,088 for an assistant camp manager, and $687,856 for a warden.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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The most unique room is the Beyzade Suite—the former warden’s room—set on two stories with a magnificent arched window that sits right above the hotel’s entrance, giving you the best views of the comings and goings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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As advertised, Swanson remains a peak defender, and his offensive production can be particularly streaky.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Rielly Chesna, a defender with Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC, which lost to Naegohyang in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, also remarked on the team’s smooth choreography.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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This is Linda Clover, volunteer, curator, and caretaker of the 46-foot-wide creation, who’s met thousands of tourists from all over the world at the ball eager to spin some twine and a story.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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For this reason, healthcare providers and family members or other caretakers are the most likely to contract it.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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“Guardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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