as in servants
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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to look after and make decisions about
will steward the city's library programs
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Recent Examples of stewards
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
The Republican Party can appeal to Marylanders by returning to its roots as responsible stewards of the environment and support for small businesses that are currently struggling with international tariffs and skyrocketing health care costs.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
The England international, who seldom loses his cool, was prevented from climbing over the advertising boards by stewards.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Since then, the stewards behind @GavinNewsom and @govpressoffice have posted a steady supply of memes mocking MAGA royalty from Kid Rock to Vice President JD Vance.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Documenting king tides and acting as responsible stewards during low tides is vital for safeguarding the future of our coast.
—Lillie Mulligan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Redeemer officials plan to spend the first part of the year getting a sense of how to be good stewards of the building and getting to know other local churches and organizations, Calvin said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
Across the country, rural communities, farmers, winemakers, artisans, and stewards are championing a gentler kind of tourism — one that honors place, people, and planet.
—Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
In making Lin and Grady co-stewards, Sequoia is returning to the successful formula last employed when partners Michael Moritz and Doug Leone served as co-stewards.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Fisher is the director of the Kaish Family Art Project, which stewards the legacies of both Luise, who died in 2013 at age 87, and Morton, who died just last week at 98.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
While donated blood is called whole blood, stewards of the blood supply will split and spin blood into separate bags with just red blood cells or with the plasma.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
The Republican Party can appeal to Marylanders by returning to its roots as responsible stewards of the environment and support for small businesses that are currently struggling with international tariffs and skyrocketing health care costs.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
The England international, who seldom loses his cool, was prevented from climbing over the advertising boards by stewards.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Since then, the stewards behind @GavinNewsom and @govpressoffice have posted a steady supply of memes mocking MAGA royalty from Kid Rock to Vice President JD Vance.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Documenting king tides and acting as responsible stewards during low tides is vital for safeguarding the future of our coast.
—Lillie Mulligan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Redeemer officials plan to spend the first part of the year getting a sense of how to be good stewards of the building and getting to know other local churches and organizations, Calvin said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
Across the country, rural communities, farmers, winemakers, artisans, and stewards are championing a gentler kind of tourism — one that honors place, people, and planet.
—Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
In making Lin and Grady co-stewards, Sequoia is returning to the successful formula last employed when partners Michael Moritz and Doug Leone served as co-stewards.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
In place of an artist’s creative intent, these projects hinge entirely on the discernment and dedication of whoever stewards them.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Fisher is the director of the Kaish Family Art Project, which stewards the legacies of both Luise, who died in 2013 at age 87, and Morton, who died just last week at 98.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stewards
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The journalists who rushed to the scene managed to jot down the names of about a dozen—the VIPs (there were three members of parliament on the train that day, which was a factor in the disaster) and a couple of servants.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Some of the girls were hired as servants in the homes of higher-status Burghers, though Rustin refused on principle to consider it.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In a Republican-majority House, Calvert has significant influence as chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, which oversees Pentagon spending.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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The exploitation of the Studio TF1 library titles is done is in unison with the group’s cinema production division led by Nathalie Toulza Madar, which also oversees the catalog and restorations.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sebastio supervises retail, finance and an in-house team of three designers for product consistency, as the brand was first inspired by his own and his father’s wardrobe.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The assistant chief directly supervises section commanders, providing leadership, mentorship and guidance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her firm manages several ETFs with exposure to the technology sector, including the SPDR NYSE Technology ETF, which has gained 38% so far this year as of Friday’s close.—
Blair Bao,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The National Film Development Corporation, established in 1975, manages the Waves Film Bazaar, connecting Indian creators with global markets.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The spa Asian—specifically, Balinese—influences are again evident in the decor, massage techniques, and ingredients used at the 30,000-square-foot Mandara Spa, the Atlantis location of the beloved wellness brand that operates at resorts around the world and on Norwegian Cruise Line sailings.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Standing against them is notorious kingpin Bada Chaudhary (Sharad Kelkar), whose syndicate operates through layers of deceit through corridors in Saudi Arabia, Ethopia, Italy, Thailand and the UK.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The demo will also look at emergency procedures, including those involving the Power Distribution Unit (PDU), which controls power from the solar array and battery packs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Nov. 2025
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More than 60% of 136 facilities connected to missile production or the Chinese military’s rocket force, which controls China’s nuclear arsenal, showed signs of expansion in satellite images.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Eric handles the role of the older Simms, while Finn plays the character in flashback scenes — including a jarring opening sequence of him in action.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Kaufmann was first elected to the Iowa House in 2012 and previously served as the chair of the Ways and Means Committee, which handles tax policy.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to Spark Biomedical, this stimulation regulates the nervous system and influences blood flow.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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The commission regulates taxi rates, towing companies and aspects of ride-share companies, such as licensing, permits and safety requirements.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Stewards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewards. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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