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as in guardian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
served as custodian of the prisoner until he could be turned over to federal authorities
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as in defender
someone that protects
we must regard ourselves as custodians of the Earth so that its natural resources may be enjoyed by many generations to come
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Recent Examples of custodian
Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian, was founded by the Winklevoss twins in 2014.
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 6 June 2025
If students are expected to produce original thoughts when demonstrating their learning, shouldn't instructors, as custodians of intellectual integrity, be held to a similar standard regarding the materials and feedback used to teach?
—Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Crofts was working as a custodian at the city’s development services office when he was arrested Wednesday.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 27 June 2025
Humphreys says that’s a rethinking of the more traditional approach, when IT departments would act as the custodian for all technology systems that would be deployed.
—John Kell, Fortune, 25 June 2025
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 6 June 2025
If students are expected to produce original thoughts when demonstrating their learning, shouldn't instructors, as custodians of intellectual integrity, be held to a similar standard regarding the materials and feedback used to teach?
—Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Crofts was working as a custodian at the city’s development services office when he was arrested Wednesday.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 27 June 2025
Humphreys says that’s a rethinking of the more traditional approach, when IT departments would act as the custodian for all technology systems that would be deployed.
—John Kell, Fortune, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custodian
Noun
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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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Callender was back in his usual role as Inter Miami’s starting keeper on Sunday night against Toronto FC at Chase Stadium.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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The deaths of at least 27 children and staff at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas have some parents and guardians questioning the safety of summer camps, especially as global warming increases risks of extreme weather.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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All 17 plaintiffs are former foster youth or parents or guardians of former foster youth, and are listed in court documents as John Doe or Jane Doe plaintiffs.—
Theresa Clift
July 18,
Sacbee.com,
18 July 2025
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But the comments continued to pour in, including warnings from some of Trump's top defenders that the issue is not going away and could have consequences in next year's midterm elections.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Newton possessed the speed to beat defenders, but had the strength of a fullback.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Like Wim Wenders’ poignant study of a middle-aged janitor’s routines in Tokyo, The Scout could find success in arthouse theaters and on the festival circuit.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Indeed, some female swimmers chose to undress in the janitor’s closet to avoid disrobing in front of Thomas and seeing his intact male genitalia.—
The Editors,
National Review,
3 July 2025
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Alyson had served as senior warden at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale and was a trustee of Sewanee: The University of the South, the Episcopal college in Tennessee where Josephine had graduated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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The prison warden subsequently announced that the sentence had been carried out, and the curtain to the execution chamber closed and witnesses were led from the viewing area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
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Leading the list of coming innovations are AI serving as protectors, professors, and partners.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Youth learn firsthand from Klamath river protectors During the kayak journey's ending ceremony at Requa and a celebration the next day in Klamath, the young paddlers learned about how the Klamath River restoration process began.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The property’s fifth bedroom is found in the separate guesthouse—perfect for hosting friends, family, or a live-in caretaker.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
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Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch The legendary comedian brings his BAFTA-winning experience to the role of Hogwarts' grim caretaker.—
Marni Rose McFall
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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Bringing in a guard who can make that kind of an impact would be of interest to most teams around the NBA.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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In the four photos, the Indiana Fever guard and the former Iowa men's basketball star are seen happily posing at various venues, including at one of her games.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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“Custodian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custodian. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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