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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
But Benedict lived on for nine more years, a de facto warden of his legacy.
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Howard Chua-Eoan, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
In April 2024, the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico sent a letter to the prison’s former warden, Rick Witten, expressing concern over the facility’s H. pylori cases, according to the Santa Fe New Mexican, which first reported on the lawsuit.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The Cooke County warden responded Saturday to a 911 call after the group of University of North Texas students became stranded on the water, the Parks and Wildlife Department said in a news release.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
The warden will also ask the Attorney General's Office if there are any legal blocks to the execution.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
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Howard Chua-Eoan, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
In April 2024, the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico sent a letter to the prison’s former warden, Rick Witten, expressing concern over the facility’s H. pylori cases, according to the Santa Fe New Mexican, which first reported on the lawsuit.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The Cooke County warden responded Saturday to a 911 call after the group of University of North Texas students became stranded on the water, the Parks and Wildlife Department said in a news release.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
The warden will also ask the Attorney General's Office if there are any legal blocks to the execution.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warden
Noun
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To further preserve the complete privacy of the conclave, the support staff — including chefs, cleaners and custodians — all took an oath of secrecy, of which the punishment for breaking it is excommunication, CBS News reported.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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The school board approved the closing of three elementary schools and the elimination of 19 teaching jobs and more than 100 other jobs, including 25 custodians.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
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Isabella’s a keeper with an assistant-manager title in the near future.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Wyatt Kaiser is 22 and looks like a keeper.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Most rides have a family waiting area for parents or guardians to switch off with kids who either can’t or don’t want to ride.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Calton hopes their story continues to challenge misconceptions about guardian breeds like the bullmastiff, showing the sweet, playful, and loyal sides of these gentle giants.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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Peter Dinklage plays the title role, a janitor who becomes a CEO-fighting vigilante after falling into toxic waste and transforming into a mutant with superhuman size and strength.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
16 May 2025
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My mom was a janitor, my father was a trash man, my grandmother served food for 25 years for the community.—
Isaiah Mikhail,
Essence,
13 May 2025
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However, despite the recent optimism, there’s one key problem that might catch investors off guard.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Heat mock drafts with 20th pick With the draft order formally set ahead of the draft combine, a look at names various mock drafts have linked to the Heat at No. 20: ESPN: Liam McNeeley, UConn, guard, freshman.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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On July 1, 2025, the state of Connecticut’s Department of Administrative Services will become the owners and caretakers of this land and the $63 million in reserves.—
Sarah McCoy,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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Her interactions with his caretaker, Ada, evolve into a tense psychological cat-and-mouse game with potentially fatal consequences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Singh hails the series’ secondary and tertiary cast, who played warders and prisoners.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2025
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Turns out the dude isn't foe, but friend… the warder of a Yellow Ajah named Ryma, who wants to protect them.—
Alex Raiman,
EW.com,
15 Sep. 2023
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“Warden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warden. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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