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as in custodians
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 keepers
a person who takes care of a property sometimes for an absent owner
the guardians of the summer estate awaited the return of the tycoon
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as in defenders
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 caregivers
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 guardians
The best thing parents and guardians can do to avoid these exposures is to lock these substances away and have discussions about the risks of using drugs like nicotine and cannabis, Campbell said.
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Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Spring break is finally here in Oklahoma, and parents and guardians are looking for ways to keep kids busy until school returns.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 13 Mar. 2026
The law also allows the hotline to offer a follow-up call with the child within 48 hours to reassess their safety, review a safety plan and encourage communication with their parents or guardians.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Teens and guardians can also request women drivers on demand through Uber’s teen accounts.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Parents and guardians are notified if their child was marked absent.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Six years later, in 2024, the man suffered a fall that resulted in him needing 24-hour medical care and his family becoming the legal guardians of his affairs.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Still, child-care slots remain in short supply across wide swaths of New Mexico, even as the state extends assistance beyond working parents to grandparent guardians, foster parents and people experiencing homelessness.
—Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Missing teen found Boston Police arrested a 15-year-old on firearms charges and returned a missing 14-year-old to the custody of his guardians after an investigation Friday in Dorchester.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Spring break is finally here in Oklahoma, and parents and guardians are looking for ways to keep kids busy until school returns.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 13 Mar. 2026
The law also allows the hotline to offer a follow-up call with the child within 48 hours to reassess their safety, review a safety plan and encourage communication with their parents or guardians.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Teens and guardians can also request women drivers on demand through Uber’s teen accounts.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Parents and guardians are notified if their child was marked absent.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Six years later, in 2024, the man suffered a fall that resulted in him needing 24-hour medical care and his family becoming the legal guardians of his affairs.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Still, child-care slots remain in short supply across wide swaths of New Mexico, even as the state extends assistance beyond working parents to grandparent guardians, foster parents and people experiencing homelessness.
—Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Missing teen found Boston Police arrested a 15-year-old on firearms charges and returned a missing 14-year-old to the custody of his guardians after an investigation Friday in Dorchester.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardians
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Members include correctional officers, sergeants, maintenance workers, custodians, cafeteria workers and school bus drivers.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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In addition to depository audits, gold IRA custodians also maintain records of each account's holdings, creating multiple layers of oversight.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the engine room, Hoff spoke of how some keepers went mad because of the foghorn blasting every few seconds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Both keepers had three saves in a scoreless first half.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some policy defenders contend that the labor market weakness reflects adjustments to immigration restrictions rather than fundamental economic failure, positioning this as a deliberate policy choice rather than an economic failure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Dobbins was great last fall when defenders stacked the box.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Tracking the symptoms of ATTR-CM through a detailed, daily log can optimize disease management and empower caregivers to know when a medical evaluation is warranted.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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As the summer months usher in peak pool and beach season, parents and caregivers are urged to prioritize water safety for young children.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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In these situations, fire watch guards may be assigned to monitor the property when regular staff is unavailable.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The most consistent 2-point shooter out of the shooting guards in this class, the 6-4 Burries is built solidly and plays with equal intensity on both ends of the court.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The new owners see themselves as caretakers.—
Abby Dodge,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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Many of her works place a child at the center of the scene among family, friends and caretakers, who usually appear shadow-like at the edges of the paintings.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Old bed sheets are the perfect textile protectors, keeping your couch looking and smelling fresh for longer.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Portugal native has started all 34 games this season for the Horned Frogs, emerging as one of the top rim protectors in the Big 12 with plenty of upside.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The wardens said the fish was flagged after a metal-detecting wand alerted to the potential presence of a foreign object.—
CBS Texas Staff,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Staff contacted the wardens, who conducted a necropsy and found three weights in the fish’s stomach.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Guardians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardians. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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