jailers

variants also jailors
plural of jailer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jailers
Noun
  • The Clermont County Animal Shelter took possession of the animals after they were recovered by the wardens.
    Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2025
  • In partnership with the West Virginia Division of Corrections, Smith trained over 230 sergeants in a single year, followed by sessions for lieutenants, captains, and wardens.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The zoo posted on Facebook Friday night that its keepers are seeking name suggestions, with people flooding the comment section with ideas.
    Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
  • In addition to the view, the museum includes belongings, photos and memories of the lighthouse keepers and their families.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Lillard’s openness and willingness to help out a teenager, who Portland drafted out of high school in 2018 (24th overall), gave Simons an unusual opportunity to learn from one of the NBA’s best guards.
    Jay King, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • But while supplementing the loss of three All-SEC-level guards, coach Todd Golden turned to the transfer portal, bringing in top-30 prospects Boogie Fland (Arkansas) and Xaivian Lee (Princeton).
    Noah White, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Parents or guardians were also allowed to suggest alternate titles.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The exemption for caring for a dependent child now applies only to parents or guardians of children under 14, reduced from under 18.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • By the early 2010s, a new board of custodians was appointed, one which included Raja Khalidi.
    Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Law enforcement are exempt from the law, as well as custodians, maintenance workers, and those providing medical assistance.
    Abby Monteil, Them., 23 Sep. 2025
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“Jailers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jailers. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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