jailers

variants also jailors
plural of jailer

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Noun
  • 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
  • Game wardens responded to the scene and fatally shot the animal, officials said.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Kaliakmanis had two keepers for TDs against the Hawkeyes.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The squad has a deeper bench this season thanks to the additions of guards Jordan Clarkson and Malcolm Brogdon and big man Guerschon Yabusele.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Harris was one of the best defensive guards available in the portal, and Rodriguez has been a solid contributor for Spain’s youth teams and played in the country’s top league (the ACB).
    CJ Moore, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Deanne Hullender, a spokesperson for the district, said 23,000 emails were sent to parents and guardians to inform them about the posters.
    Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Parents and guardians should check their state’s board of education website for additional details before gifting.
    Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Law enforcement are exempt from the law, as well as custodians, maintenance workers, and those providing medical assistance.
    Abby Monteil, Them., 23 Sep. 2025
  • Two centuries ago, the Litunga (king) turned what had been his private hunting grounds over to his people as custodians.
    Mazuba Kapambwe, AFAR Media, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Jailers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jailers. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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