as in guardian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
those self-appointed minders of other people's morals
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Recent Examples of minder
As the man from East Africa at the Bamy Hotel recounted his journey, a government minder who spoke little English sat nearby, scrolling on his phone in an otherwise empty conference room.
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ABC News, 28 May 2026
Some kind of cruel night minder?
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
The net-minder won the race but lost the battle.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Anders Dreyer fired off a shot in the 81st minute that Callender saved just before the goal line — the second time the Loons net-minder denied Dreyer in such fashion.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Grace’s intellectual humility transforms Carl from a minder into a partner.
—Deana L. Weibel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Word has it that as the team was passing through border security--on the way back to Iran--each woman was taken aside to speak to Australian officials and interpreters without minders listening in.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the chance for the players to consider asylum came down to last-minute discussions at Sydney Airport where the women were separated from their minders and had time to call their families.
—Bryan Llenas , Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Burke said most members of the Iranian delegation had the opportunity for a private meeting with officials – facilitated by a heavy police presence to separate them from Iranian minders.
—Christina MacFarlane, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 28 May 2026
Some kind of cruel night minder?
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
The net-minder won the race but lost the battle.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Anders Dreyer fired off a shot in the 81st minute that Callender saved just before the goal line — the second time the Loons net-minder denied Dreyer in such fashion.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Grace’s intellectual humility transforms Carl from a minder into a partner.
—Deana L. Weibel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Word has it that as the team was passing through border security--on the way back to Iran--each woman was taken aside to speak to Australian officials and interpreters without minders listening in.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the chance for the players to consider asylum came down to last-minute discussions at Sydney Airport where the women were separated from their minders and had time to call their families.
—Bryan Llenas , Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Burke said most members of the Iranian delegation had the opportunity for a private meeting with officials – facilitated by a heavy police presence to separate them from Iranian minders.
—Christina MacFarlane, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minder
Noun
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In places where the program is active, parents and legal guardians who are verified riders can create accounts for teens.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Her guardian would love for Sophie to have another adult in her life who can be there for her and support her.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Augusta is not a custodian or depository itself.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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While no one has been named, the deceased student was identified to KCRA as a custodian undertaking a work-study program at the school.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Along with Plum’s foul trouble, starting point guard Erica Wheeler finished with five fouls.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Okorie is the best driving guard in the class, a 6-1 jitterbug who manipulates defenders with a tight handle, sudden changes of speed, and an advanced feel for the game.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The Frenchman’s brace put his full skillset on display – the first coming off a diagonal run through the box and a first-time shot that went to the left and rolled past Senegal keeper Eduard Mendy.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Senegal refused to give up and made another play right at Maignan, but the French keeper came out on top.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
Noun
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When Benton County alone supplies one in twenty-five 287(g) arrests, and when three-quarters of detainees lack a criminal conviction, the enforcement reality depends less on a border fence or a raid than on a sheriff’s pen—and, occasionally, a wildlife warden’s boat.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Since at least last Wednesday, wardens have been searching the Jefferson Hills area for a deer with a jug on its head.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In the video, which did not have audio, Solange was seen kicking and punching Jay-Z as a bodyguard attempted to restrain her.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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Harry was stripped of his Metropolitan Police bodyguards in 2020 after quitting royal duties and has been on a quest to get them back ever since.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Minder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minder. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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