STEWARD Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈstü-ərd

Definition of steward

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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steward

2 of 2

verb

as in to oversee

to look after and make decisions about will steward the city's library programs

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Noun

The controller acts as the ultimate steward, completely eliminating the risk of the managerial drift about which Berle and Means and Jensen and Meckling warned. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026 In companies, communities, industries, and institutions, leaders are stewards of the conditions that allow people to work, build, belong, and become. — Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Verb

Our most fundamental duty as citizens is to steward our nation’s resources well. — Larry Rhoden, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026 The county’s Earth Day event, put on by the district at the Porter County Expo Center Saturday, combined the efforts of many hands to steward the patch of earth that is Porter County. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for steward

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Noun

The film also features Odysseus’ servant Eumaeus (John Leguizamo) and Jon Bernthal as Menelaus, the Greek king of Sparta.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
Lawyers are, in his formulation, both loyal servants of their clients and public citizens with special responsibility for the quality of justice.

— Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of servant

Verb

In these roles, Clancey oversaw a collection of more than 85,000 artifacts and led the conception and production of exhibitions spanning ancient history, the Civil Rights movement and contemporary art.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Based in New York, Delahunt will oversee On’s direct-to-consumer channels, spanning both digital and retail, as well as the brand’s focus on customer loyalty.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of oversee

Verb

Adults should closely supervise children around water and avoid distractions such as reading, using a phone, or other activities that take attention away from swimmers, the agency states on its website.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Illinois resident Mwite Emily Kasanga, who went by Emily, died at 34 after allegedly choking on food when her care team failed to supervise her eating despite known risks, according to a July 6 complaint obtained by PEOPLE.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of supervise

Verb

Tracy, who managed several of the current Red Sox players in Triple A earlier this season, isn’t surprised by their success.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2026
According to a source, Oman has drafted a proposal to manage traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key sticking point in the conflict.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026

Definition of manage

Verb

But if Texas doesn’t allow sports betting, how can these markets operate in the state?

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
Marine engines operate under sustained high RPM and are exposed to moisture, which requires additional protection against wear and corrosion.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Definition of operate

Verb

Ndoye didn't shoot on his first touch of the ball, though, and that slight hesitation to control the ball and gather for a shot left just enough time for Argentina to swoop in to block the shot.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
Whereas North County cities account for about 20% of the county’s population, their mayors control 40% of the seats on SANDAG’s 20-member board.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026

Definition of control

Verb

The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office used its interior drone, along with the New Jersey Urban Search and Rescue K-9 teams, to conduct sweeps of the building.

— Drew Pittock, USA Today, 7 July 2026
If you're approved and accept your offer, a credit check may be conducted, which could impact your credit score.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 July 2026

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