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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
The popular Pennsylvania amusement venue said guests ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or other supervising adult during all operating hours, effective June 12.
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Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Emily Duda Buckley of Oviedo, who has served as a children’s guardian and Marcus Hyatt, an attorney and former Orlando police officer, will face off in the GOP primary to take on Democratic educator Michelle DeJesus.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Robotic grid guardians Power utilities in southwestern China are using robotic snakes to inspect power lines, showcasing a new approach to infrastructure monitoring in environments where drones face limitations.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Teens ages 13 to 17 can ride solo with an Uber Teen Account that must be set up and linked to an account owned by a parent or legal guardian.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
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Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Emily Duda Buckley of Oviedo, who has served as a children’s guardian and Marcus Hyatt, an attorney and former Orlando police officer, will face off in the GOP primary to take on Democratic educator Michelle DeJesus.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Robotic grid guardians Power utilities in southwestern China are using robotic snakes to inspect power lines, showcasing a new approach to infrastructure monitoring in environments where drones face limitations.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Teens ages 13 to 17 can ride solo with an Uber Teen Account that must be set up and linked to an account owned by a parent or legal guardian.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian
Noun
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In order to receive the tax advantages of a gold IRA, the IRS requires your precious metals to be held by a qualified custodian.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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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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The keeper could do nothing but flail and then turn and scream in frustration at his defense’s failings at the crucial moment.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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In early modernity, women were the keepers of this obsessive temporality of attention—of the current of time that flows beneath event, beneath change.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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The free-agent market has one strong left tackle option available in Taylor Decker, who served as Stafford’s blindside protector on the Detroit Lions from 2016 to 2020.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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Robinson is the Knicks’ top impending free agent, as his elite abilities as an offensive rebounder and rim protector make the backup center an important part of their roster.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Her shocked caregiver stares at her uncomprehendingly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Emma married Bruce in 2009, and has become an advocate for him and caregivers since the Pulp Fiction star was diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Along with Plum’s foul trouble, starting point guard Erica Wheeler finished with five fouls.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The 20 hours of financial and maintenance training are designed to make sure new homeowners can handle the long-term costs of ownership — property taxes, repairs, insurance — that often catch first-time buyers off guard.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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His dad’s old cop buddy (Peter Outerbridge) just happens to be David’s prison warden.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
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The photo pushes David—who has maintained his innocence all along—to escape from prison with the help of Philip Mackenzie (Peter Outerbridge), the prison warden and a longtime friend of his father who believes him, and Mackenzie’s son Adam (Jonathan Tucker), a police sargeant.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
18 June 2026
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In Wiggins, the Hawks add another solid defender on the wing.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
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These are the words of Norway defender Leo Østigård who recently became a dad for the first time this week.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Eventually, Lai Mah became the caretaker of Susan’s entire wardrobe.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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These affairs offer up, for fondling, the entirety of a home’s viscera upon the death of its caretaker.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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“Guardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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