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as in custodian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
in his role as warden of the school, a principal must provide a safe environment for the students
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Recent Examples of warden
The names of the camp manager, warden, and assistant warden have never been made publicly available.
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Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
The most unique room is the Beyzade Suite—the former warden’s room—set on two stories with a magnificent arched window that sits right above the hotel’s entrance, giving you the best views of the comings and goings.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The new warden made Tina's release work like clockwork.
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Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
The juvenile bear’s wander across campus late Thursday and early Friday prompted an advisory to students and a search by UC Davis police and wardens from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife as well as Yolo County Animal Control.
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Allison Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
The most unique room is the Beyzade Suite—the former warden’s room—set on two stories with a magnificent arched window that sits right above the hotel’s entrance, giving you the best views of the comings and goings.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The new warden made Tina's release work like clockwork.
—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
The juvenile bear’s wander across campus late Thursday and early Friday prompted an advisory to students and a search by UC Davis police and wardens from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife as well as Yolo County Animal Control.
—
Allison Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warden
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In order to receive the tax advantages of a gold IRA, the IRS requires your precious metals to be held by a qualified custodian.
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The college currently consists of 11 officers of arms, who undertake the genealogical research and act as custodians of the records.
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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After a lengthy weather delay, play finally resumed on the pitch, where Iraq made a costly mistake on a goal kick that the keeper was not prepared to handle, and Ousmane Dembele served an easy pass to Mbappe to set up his second goal of the evening.
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Katherine was later reinstated as a co-guardian.
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Instead, the decision is left to parents and guardians.
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Goodall had toiled 23 years as a janitor in a Terre Haute, Indiana, middle school when the 55-year old hopped a flight for the first time in his life, and took the AGT stage in Los Angeles.
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Some hospital staff, like janitors and cafeteria workers, still make minimum wage.
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Los Angeles acquired guard Darius Garland in a trade last season, and there are rumors that Kawhi Leonard is on the trade block.
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After the top four picks, the draft was considered wide open with a logjam of talented guards.
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The house caretaker was played by White, who died at age 99 in December 2021.
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And then every other day, caretakers distribute 60 bales of hay (at 100 pounds each) to the horses.
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Yeoman warders take part in the ceremonial search ahead of the state opening.
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She’s accompanied by a chaperone/warder, Loti (Céline Menville), a Frenchwoman who has a mean way with a dagger, and cabin boy Blaster (Kayden Price).
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“Warden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warden. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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