as in guards
a person or group that watches over someone or something
as warder of the velvet rope, he decides who gets into the fashionable nightclub and who doesn't
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Noun
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Protect trees with tree guards, fencing, and frequent applications of a deterrent.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025 -
Here, to avoid drawing attention, interrogators and guards dressed as civilians, uniformed personnel were prohibited and unmarked vans and other regular vehicles moved prisoners in and out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Clermont County Animal Shelter took possession of the animals after they were recovered by the wardens.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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In partnership with the West Virginia Division of Corrections, Smith trained over 230 sergeants in a single year, followed by sessions for lieutenants, captains, and wardens.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By the early 2010s, a new board of custodians was appointed, one which included Raja Khalidi.—
Ryan Byrnes,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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Law enforcement are exempt from the law, as well as custodians, maintenance workers, and those providing medical assistance.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Parents or guardians were also allowed to suggest alternate titles.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The exemption for caring for a dependent child now applies only to parents or guardians of children under 14, reduced from under 18.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The zoo posted on Facebook Friday night that its keepers are seeking name suggestions, with people flooding the comment section with ideas.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the view, the museum includes belongings, photos and memories of the lighthouse keepers and their families.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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By removing friction, letting AI handle the heavy lifting and investing in modern SAT/PST, leaders transform reluctant users into proactive sentinels.—
Eyal Benishti,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The satellite, Space Weather Follow-On L1 (SWFO-L1), is launching just in time, as scientists warn our aging fleet of solar sentinels is reaching the end of its life.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Warders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warders. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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