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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
There is something shocking, almost rude, about comparing the aims of wardens and guards to those of curators and artists, but McKenzie has her reasons.
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Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
The law only lets the warden impound dogs found running loose or found not wearing valid dog tags.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Inmates spend all day inside, emerging only for 30 minutes of calisthenics or Bible study, according to the warden.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 10 June 2025
Although Alexander repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and doubled down on his innocence, the two wardens eventually cracked the case wide open by securing his cell phone records.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 24 Apr. 2025
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Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
The law only lets the warden impound dogs found running loose or found not wearing valid dog tags.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Inmates spend all day inside, emerging only for 30 minutes of calisthenics or Bible study, according to the warden.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 10 June 2025
Although Alexander repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and doubled down on his innocence, the two wardens eventually cracked the case wide open by securing his cell phone records.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warden
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The asset manager has evolved from a portfolio custodian to a business unit leader—closer to the CEO of the asset than to an administrator.—
Aurele Gouy,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The shooting claimed the lives of head of school Katherine Koonce, 59; custodian Mike Hill, 61; substitute teacher Cynthia Peak, 61; and third-graders Evelyn Dieckhaus, William Kinney and Hallie Scruggs, the Covenant Presbyterian pastor’s daughter.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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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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Isabella’s a keeper with an assistant-manager title in the near future.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
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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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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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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The Magic had help off the bench when 6-5 guard Wendell Moore Jr. posted an efficient 22 points with a pair of triples and 6-4 guard Alondes Williams added 14 with 4 boards, 3 assists and 2 steals.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 July 2025
Noun
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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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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).—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 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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“Warden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warden. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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