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as in custodians
a person or group that watches over someone or something
the state became his guardian when he was put into protective custody
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as in keepers
a person who takes care of a property sometimes for an absent owner
the guardians of the summer estate awaited the return of the tycoon
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as in defenders
someone that protects
the editor defended his newspaper's unrelenting exposure of government corruption, arguing that it is journalism's role to act as a guardian of democracy
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as in caregivers
a person who has responsibility for the care of another
when her parents died, her aunt became her legal guardian
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Recent Examples of guardians
But those still remaining at Southbury — along with their families and guardians — have wanted to remain in their longtime homes on the campus.
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2025
In October 2020, the couple petitioned to be permanent guardians of one of their daughter's friends after being granted temporary guardianship earlier that year.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Apple and Google, which host two of the market’s largest app stores, lobbied against the Utah bill, arguing age verification presents risks to the privacy of minors and their parents or guardians.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
An email to parents and guardians said that transmission may be low for those who have been vaccinated against measles.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Parents and guardians were informed that the local health department will notify them if their child had close contact with the student who has measles.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Both girls have been returned to their guardians, according to the press release.
—Sofia Joucovsky, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
Looked after by guardians, Slater traveled the country for months playing Winthrop, the little brother of Marian the librarian.
—Michael Paulson, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The parents/legal guardians of the Grand Prize winners will be notified by telephone and e-mail.
—Time For Kids, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2025
In October 2020, the couple petitioned to be permanent guardians of one of their daughter's friends after being granted temporary guardianship earlier that year.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Apple and Google, which host two of the market’s largest app stores, lobbied against the Utah bill, arguing age verification presents risks to the privacy of minors and their parents or guardians.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
An email to parents and guardians said that transmission may be low for those who have been vaccinated against measles.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Parents and guardians were informed that the local health department will notify them if their child had close contact with the student who has measles.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Both girls have been returned to their guardians, according to the press release.
—Sofia Joucovsky, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
Looked after by guardians, Slater traveled the country for months playing Winthrop, the little brother of Marian the librarian.
—Michael Paulson, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The parents/legal guardians of the Grand Prize winners will be notified by telephone and e-mail.
—Time For Kids, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardians
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RIAs typically hold assets with large custodians like Schwab or Fidelity so there’s no commingling of funds and consumers have a large institution holding the actual funds.—
Ryan Daus,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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This process relies on centralized custodians such as WBTC (BitGo), BTCB (Binance), and cbBTC (Coinbase), exposing users to centralization and censorship risks.—
Leeor Shimron,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Most clubs would be better off with keepers whose best attribute is being an excellent shot-stopper.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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So Bulls fans would have to wait for Saturday’s home game against the Golden State Warriors to see which ones were keepers and potentially part of the rebuild.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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Of the 19 players who received eight or more bookings in the Premier League this season, just three are defenders — Dan Burn, Marc Guéhi and Jurriën Timber.—
Sam Tighe,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Positional importance puts edge defenders high on any logical needs list for the Commanders.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Our caregivers will lead the fight to fend off these dangerous policies.—
Roxey Nelson,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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What’s worse is women disproportionately carry the invisible load, reflecting traditional gender norms that expect women to be natural caregivers and household managers.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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At her previous zoo in Texas, she was kept with a herd of giraffes and likely mated with another member of the group when her caretakers weren’t looking.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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In mid-February, the orphan’s caretakers loaded her into the back of a box truck and drove her from SeaWorld to a different manatee haven — a spring in Orange City, nearly 30 miles from the coast.—
Bethany Barnes,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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Knox and Shirley visit the forge, where some of his friends reveal a small arsenal of homemade pikes, spears, clubs, and armored chest protectors.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Fierce protectors and fierce love for their human family and goat family.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Her bodyguards and parents followed behind.—
Bryan West,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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Thompson was alone and did not have bodyguards, police said.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Dec. 2024
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“Guardians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardians. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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