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as in porter
a person who tends a door
according to popular Christian tradition, St. Peter acts as janitor at heaven's pearly gates
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Recent Examples of janitor
Horror master Stephen King honed his craft early in his career by writing short stories while making a meager income as a teacher, industrial laundry worker, and high school janitor.
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René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
On May 8, the inevitable movie version, with Sally Field as the janitor, premieres on Netflix.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Participants included janitors, security officers, airport workers and stadium employees affiliated with SEIU-United Service Workers West, along with a coalition of labor unions, civil rights organizations, immigrant advocacy groups and faith leaders.
—City News Service, Daily News, 1 May 2026
According to event organizers, speakers at the Grand Park rally will include SEIU-USWW President David Huerta, a janitor and a security officer, speaking on issues such as immigration reform and workers' rights.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
On May 8, the inevitable movie version, with Sally Field as the janitor, premieres on Netflix.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Participants included janitors, security officers, airport workers and stadium employees affiliated with SEIU-United Service Workers West, along with a coalition of labor unions, civil rights organizations, immigrant advocacy groups and faith leaders.
—City News Service, Daily News, 1 May 2026
According to event organizers, speakers at the Grand Park rally will include SEIU-USWW President David Huerta, a janitor and a security officer, speaking on issues such as immigration reform and workers' rights.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for janitor
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But most of her extended conversations on campus were either with the administrator, Val, or with the custodian, a man named Hank who liked to park himself in her office doorway and expostulate about the upcoming hunting season.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Now, agencies must weigh whether to adhere to federal dictates or comply with state transparency rules, with some directing records custodians and media spokespersons to acknowledge public records requests but not fulfill them unless ICE grants approval, records show.—
Monique O. Madan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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British luxury shoe brand Jennifer Chamandi is entering the sneaker category with the introduction of its London style, launching Friday exclusively with longstanding retail partner Net-a-porter.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Avoid anything overly hoppy like IPAs or dark, robust beers like stouts and porters.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
7 May 2026
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During this seasonal tour, guests can explore the grounds and keeper's house, as well as climb the 60 stairs to the top of the lighthouse tower.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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An own-goal charged to Dash keeper Jane Campbell accounted for the Current’s final tally.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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The juvenile bear’s wander across campus late Thursday and early Friday prompted an advisory to students and a search by UC Davis police and wardens from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife as well as Yolo County Animal Control.—
Allison Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The former warden is also accused of having accepted money to move Weekes out of solitary confinement.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Rescuing utopian idyll from dystopian reality, Koreeda determines that humanity is too fragile to forfeit its defining qualities to a mechanical species; that our only viable function in an artificial tomorrow is as the eternal caretakers of memory and imagination.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Proctor was his primary caretaker while working full time as a nurse to make ends meet.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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“Janitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/janitor. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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