as in servant
a person hired to perform household or personal services
the earl couldn't imagine how he'd manage without his steward
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as in to oversee
to look after and make decisions about
will steward the city's library programs
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Recent Examples of steward
Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
But Pritzker has proven his doubters quite wrong by serving as a capable steward of Illinois' turbulent politics.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2025
For workers like Thompson and Townsend, the uncertainty is already disrupting their ability to serve veterans, protect public lands and steward the environment.
—Rafael Romo, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Expect 24-hour steward service and all meals aboard the train, from a full Scottish breakfast, multi-course lunches and dinners, and all beverages, including alcoholic drinks.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
But Pritzker has proven his doubters quite wrong by serving as a capable steward of Illinois' turbulent politics.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Verb
The cinema’s new board of directors now stewards the next daunting challenge of raising $14 million to make necessary repairs and improvements, including more comfortable seats.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2025
For workers like Thompson and Townsend, the uncertainty is already disrupting their ability to serve veterans, protect public lands and steward the environment.
—Rafael Romo, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steward
Noun
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Ray belongs to a sub/dom gay biker club in which master and servant roles are firmly established by who drives and who rides pillion.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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They were each allowed one or maybe two servants and received food through an opening in a window.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Air traffic control staffing issues and equipment failures have made national headlines in recent weeks due to a series of telecommunications outages at a facility that oversees air traffic at the Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Batlle, who previously worked with Branco as director of sales for theatrical distribution at Warner Bros. France, will oversee the creation of Studio TF1’s new theatrical distribution arm, including hiring a team.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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In 2023, Florida ended a more than two-decade experiment that saw child protective investigators employed and supervised by sheriff’s offices in seven counties, including Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco.—
Christopher O’Donnell,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Shamkhani said that if a deal were to take place, Iran would not make nuclear weapons, would reduce stockpiles of enriched uranium to a level only needed for civilian use, and would allow international inspectors to supervise the process.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Russell tried to console Elissa and somehow managed to keep himself composed, holding up both of them through the disappointment.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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In 1914, thieves managed to dislodge one of the bronze children and carry it 150 feet before abandoning the 300-pound figure.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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Law enforcement doesn’t operate this way, according to the sheriff’s office.—
Wayne Ford,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The media giant operates across more than 220 countries and territories in 50 languages through its portfolio of brands including Discovery Channel, Max, CNN, HBO, and others.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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Cardinale and his team have long chased the Telegraph, but an earlier an earlier attempt to buy it through All3Media owner RedBird IMI, which is majority controlled out of the Middle East, was blocked by the Conservative Party.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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In 1950, the wall was reconstructed to control erosion and create artificial beaches.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The person said contractors are deeply embedded in FOIA processing across some federal agencies, with contracting staff handling nearly every step of the process: drafting acknowledgment letters, collecting and reviewing records, applying redactions, and preparing final responses.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2025
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And then obviously handling the real creatures was fun.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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The Division of Aging Services also contracted with the University of North Georgia’s Institute for Healthy Aging in 2025 to conduct the Georgia Respite Care Study.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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In fact, according to a survey conducted by the retailer, cost is a primary barrier for two in three travelers who want an elevated, more pleasant airport experience.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2025
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“Steward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steward. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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