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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
Raised by Samburu keepers who act as surrogate parents, these elephants are nurtured back to health and prepared for life in the wild.
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Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
The zoo asks that no one approach her directly — only her keepers should make contact.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Adding firepower While Cushing clearly has confidence in two keepers, early returns also indicate the offense needs a jolt as well as more time to gel.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Halliday, a defender, found himself in the keepers box where a solid cross found him.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
Two snakes brought to her school for a Lyceum program got out of their glass boxes, sending students scrambling to stand on chairs, keepers racing to find the creatures, and teachers trying to hustle kids out of the auditorium.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
In the engine room, Hoff spoke of how some keepers went mad because of the foghorn blasting every few seconds.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Both keepers had three saves in a scoreless first half.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
The table below shows that only two regular Premier League ’keepers release the ball quicker than Raya, while Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen holds onto it for longer than most.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
The zoo asks that no one approach her directly — only her keepers should make contact.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Adding firepower While Cushing clearly has confidence in two keepers, early returns also indicate the offense needs a jolt as well as more time to gel.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Halliday, a defender, found himself in the keepers box where a solid cross found him.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
Two snakes brought to her school for a Lyceum program got out of their glass boxes, sending students scrambling to stand on chairs, keepers racing to find the creatures, and teachers trying to hustle kids out of the auditorium.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
In the engine room, Hoff spoke of how some keepers went mad because of the foghorn blasting every few seconds.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Both keepers had three saves in a scoreless first half.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
The table below shows that only two regular Premier League ’keepers release the ball quicker than Raya, while Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen holds onto it for longer than most.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keepers
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Athletic coaches, people responding to emergencies, people supervising inmates, custodians, and people helping children who need bathroom assistance get a pass.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Markups apply to the metals themselves, while IRA fees cover account setup, administration and storage through third-party custodians and depositories.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 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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Armas said the prison wardens never switched off the lights.—
Manuel Rueda,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
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Before infants were enrolled in the AL16 study, their parents or guardians had to sign consent forms disclosing, among other things, the risks that clinical trial subjects would face.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Other exceptions include an allowance for coaches to enter during athletic events, or for parents or guardians to accompany a child or family member who needs assistance.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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Columbia students, along with outside agitators, broke into an academic building and temporarily detained the janitors inside.—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Occupations such as construction laborers, janitors, electricians, barbers, and bartenders, may largely be in the clear, whereas accountants, office clerks, customer service reps, and software developers could be the hardest hit.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
18 Mar. 2026
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Consider installing gutter guards or screens, which help block debris from entering while still allowing water through.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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For homeowners who want to minimize ongoing gutter work, guards represent a practical investment.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Lamont administration has also argued that the program actually creates a burden for some enrollees, who are responsible for recruiting their own caretakers and may find that overwhelming.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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The new owners see themselves as caretakers.—
Abby Dodge,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Keepers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keepers. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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