GUARDIANS Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

guardians

noun

plural of guardian

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 For example, the bill would require employees of private guardians to undergo criminal background checks every five years and get the education necessary for national certification. —

Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026 There are exemptions for certain groups, such as parents or guardians of children under age 14 and those with disabilities. —

Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 May 2026 Investigators urged parents and guardians to speak with their children about any interactions with Willer and to contact law enforcement with information. —

Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026 According to investigators, the weeklong operation targeted individuals who used social media and other online platforms to communicate with undercover detectives posing as minors or guardians of minors. —

Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 The actual care services would be paid by parents or guardians. —

Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 For those underage, parents and guardians can be cited. —

Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 Polis’ attorneys said Tuesday that the governor essentially trusted an ICE agent’s word that the agency wanted the information for a criminal probe, rather than so that ICE could arrest and deport immigrant children or their guardians, as the groups suing Polis have alleged. —

Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 If Floridians register as a minor, their parents or legal guardians have the authority to make the final decision. —

Bruce Staley, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026

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The union, which represents animal care specialists, patrol officers, custodians, groundskeepers, patrol officers, aides and seasonal workers, said the zoo's last contract offer would have taken away their health care plan without providing a comparable alternative.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The midcentury abode was transferred to custodians of the McCann Trust that holds the property in 2022 and, after hitting the market April 10 for nearly $3 million, a contingent offer for its sale has already been accepted.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026