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as in custodians
a person or group that watches over someone or something
how should I know where she is? I'm not her keeper
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as in wardens
a person who takes care of a property sometimes for an absent owner
during the winter the keeper of the family's beach house is a local resident who looks after the place
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Recent Examples of keepers
Both keepers had one save in a scoreless first half.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Shera, a female African lion, died Thursday at the National Zoo in Washington after suffering a decline in mobility and being euthanized by keepers at the facility.
—Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 8 May 2026
Komodo dragons recognize individual keepers.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
Both keepers, Cleveland and Seattle counterpart Andrew Thomas, made some heart-stopping saves after halftime.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
An oil house and two keepers’ quarters (one is now a gift shop) were moved with it.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Early record keepers captured the story of each game in 9×9 grids.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
This is the eternal dilemma for managers who knowingly choose to use their back-up keepers in the cup.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Buttercup and her pups are being monitored by animal keepers and veterinary staff.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Shera, a female African lion, died Thursday at the National Zoo in Washington after suffering a decline in mobility and being euthanized by keepers at the facility.
—Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 8 May 2026
Komodo dragons recognize individual keepers.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
Both keepers, Cleveland and Seattle counterpart Andrew Thomas, made some heart-stopping saves after halftime.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
An oil house and two keepers’ quarters (one is now a gift shop) were moved with it.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Early record keepers captured the story of each game in 9×9 grids.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
This is the eternal dilemma for managers who knowingly choose to use their back-up keepers in the cup.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Buttercup and her pups are being monitored by animal keepers and veterinary staff.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keepers
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Some investment custodians may not recognize a power of attorney unless a specific document is officially attached to the account.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Customers can receive books documenting a watch’s history with blank pages in the back where future generations and custodians can write their names to continue the legacy of the treasured object.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
15 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 state wardens and other cops who knew and worked with Bob Markle weren’t just honoring his memory by attending his funeral.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Many of them will issue travel documents or approve custody decisions for a child only with the consent of all of their legal guardians, which is difficult to secure if one or both parents have been deported.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Depending on the nature of the concern, that may include wellness checks, threat assessment protocols, student support interventions, disciplinary processes, safety planning, or coordination with parents and guardians.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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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
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Many Japanese elementary schools don’t have janitors, so the clean-up work is left to students.—
Stephen Wade,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The best teams built around Dončić have had complementary guards (Jalen Brunson, Kyrie Irving) who could take on playmaking duties for long stretches independently and play off the ball with him.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Ross described strict rules and constant shouting from guards and condescending treatment at the detention facility in Louisiana.—
Jade le Deley,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Rio's birthday celebration will include species-appropriate enrichment and special treats prepared by her caretakers.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The caretakers at the wellness center have also become part of her family, Lipski said.—
Andre Mouchard,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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“Keepers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keepers. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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