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as in custodian
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 protector
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 caregiver
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 guardian
Driving or taking public transportation to therapy can be more difficult for someone with a mental health disorder, or for a parent or guardian with more than one child, Hudson said.
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Evan MacDonald, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Other exceptions include an allowance for coaches to enter during athletic events, or for parents or guardians to accompany a child or family member who needs assistance.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Under the new law, children under 16 are required to link their social media accounts to a legal guardian to ensure supervision.
—Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Existing law allows youth in Oklahoma to marry with the permission of their parent or guardian or under the supervision of a district court judge.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 26 Mar. 2026
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Evan MacDonald, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Other exceptions include an allowance for coaches to enter during athletic events, or for parents or guardians to accompany a child or family member who needs assistance.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Under the new law, children under 16 are required to link their social media accounts to a legal guardian to ensure supervision.
—Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Existing law allows youth in Oklahoma to marry with the permission of their parent or guardian or under the supervision of a district court judge.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardian
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Jimenez, who works as a custodian, said that shopping at the non profit's market saves her family a lot of money.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Night custodians were finishing up their rounds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The match was 0-0 until the 83rd minute in the first overtime when Andie Hafner took a pass and then slipped it past a defender and the keeper from 13 yards out to give Centennial a 1-0 lead.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cure, which opened in 2009, is both record-keeper and innovator, an admirable endeavor in a city that is the birthplace of the cocktail.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The action to rescue her falls eventually to Mario and Luigi, having relocated permanently to the Mushroom Kingdom and serving as protectors of the realm, solving problems for its inhabitants.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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Shiite minorities in other countries tend to view Iranian leaders as protectors and have sometimes risked personal safety to protest the war.—
Mary Thurlkill,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
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Already, 1 in 4 adults are caregivers, and nearly 30 percent of caregivers are part of the sandwich generation supporting both young children and aging parents.—
Wendy R. Anderson,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
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The law exempts certain groups, such as caregivers and people who are pregnant, disabled or medically frail.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Playing on the second night of a back-to-back after winning at Memphis on Monday night, the Suns (42-34) were led by two-time All-NBA guard Devin Booker, who scored a game-high 34 points.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Injury update Heat guard Norman Powell was ruled out for a third consecutive game with an upper respiratory infection.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The sheriff also said the warden had reached out regarding an allegation of an incident under the Prison Rape Elimination Act, but then did not call the department back to further investigate.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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On this gravelly, dusty, single lane, Bob Markle applied a pursuit trick that wardens learn early.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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That’s impressive production for the 6-foot-2, 234-pound defender.—
Mike Kaye
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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With 33 seconds remaining, after scoring five straight points and in possession of the ball, the Warriors used Curry’s gravity to draw defenders out of the paint, giving Gary Payton II enough space to catch a pass from Draymond Green and put in a layup for a 116-115 lead.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The strike killed the library's caretaker and a volunteer with the Iranian Red Crescent first responders, according to Jaafar Mohammadi, the provincial director of cultural and Islamic guidance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The strike killed the library’s caretaker and a volunteer with the Iranian Red Crescent first responders, according to Jaafar Mohammadi, the provincial director of cultural and Islamic guidance.—
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Guardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardian. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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