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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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But unless data is truly replicated widely, availability still hinges on just a few custodians.—
Viktor Trón,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The showrunners have worked closely with the Preservation Society of Newport County, custodian of more than a dozen historic residences, to get the kind of access that’s rarely granted to film crews.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 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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Reginae has long been a vocal protector of Lil Wayne’s legacy, frequently pushing back on social media critics, fellow rappers, and those who’ve simply underestimated his impact.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 June 2025
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By the time of her meeting with Breton, however, the protector and his support had evaporated, and Léona, now twenty-four, was living hand to mouth.—
Mark Polizzoti
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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Insufficient support leads to caregiver burnout, which in turn compromises the health and stability of everyone involved.—
Taylor Penn-Vessels,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2025
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Not because the caregiver was unkind but because emotional safety wasn’t what they had been conditioned to anticipate.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Correction officials have blamed the rising population on the fallout from the 22-day state prison guards strike several months ago.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
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The Pacers guard, who’d been playing through an ankle sprain, was sick of hearing about what Indiana had just accomplished.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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All expressed their concerns, one way or another, to different officials within the facility, all the way up to the warden.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Joseph Gunja, a security consultant who previously worked as a warden for several federal prisons, says even small mistakes can lead to problems.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Along with bigger-bodied players like Davis and Blade, Michigan typically looks for defenders in the 230-pound range who can provide length and speed on the edge.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
24 June 2025
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One of the Mütter’s most ambivalent defenders is the Chicago artist, writer, and disability activist Riva Lehrer.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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The agency’s own policy requires detaining noncitizen parents or legal guardians, who are primary caretakers or have custody of minor children, in facilities close to their children.—
Kimmy Yam,
NBC news,
13 June 2025
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Thanks to her bellowing sound, the brave caretaker saw the animal in danger and quickly jumped in the water to lift it to dry land.—
Allison Moses,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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“Guardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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