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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 parents and guardians can enroll now by filling out Form 4547 through the IRS when filing their tax returns.
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Students were transported to Bear Creek Middle School, where they could be be picked up by parents or guardians.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Remember parents, guardians and adults make mistakes.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
In an email sent to students’ guardians on Friday, the district said an altercation occurred between students just outside Raytown South High School during dismissal of school for the day.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Contact tracing is underway and parents or guardians will be informed if the sick individual is a close contact to their child.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Never mind the millions of kids being raised by single parents, grandparents (looking at you, JD Vance) or other guardians who aren’t the biological John-and-Jane mommy and daddy of conservative lore.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
What Parents Want Instead The availability of robust safety features on the platform has not lead to 100% participation by parents and guardians of kids who use Roblox.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026
In addition, Wilmette police could cite parents or guardians for allowing their children under 16 to ride a faster e-bike or e-scooter.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Students were transported to Bear Creek Middle School, where they could be be picked up by parents or guardians.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Remember parents, guardians and adults make mistakes.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
In an email sent to students’ guardians on Friday, the district said an altercation occurred between students just outside Raytown South High School during dismissal of school for the day.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Contact tracing is underway and parents or guardians will be informed if the sick individual is a close contact to their child.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Never mind the millions of kids being raised by single parents, grandparents (looking at you, JD Vance) or other guardians who aren’t the biological John-and-Jane mommy and daddy of conservative lore.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
What Parents Want Instead The availability of robust safety features on the platform has not lead to 100% participation by parents and guardians of kids who use Roblox.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026
In addition, Wilmette police could cite parents or guardians for allowing their children under 16 to ride a faster e-bike or e-scooter.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardians
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Pricing structures vary between dealers, retirement-account transactions often require coordination with custodians and storage providers, and purchases frequently involve direct interaction with company representatives.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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But details of the city’s budget process show all sides had a hand in making the decisions that led to the custodians getting laid off.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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From 1883 to 1977, opulent trains operated under this banner throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, inspiring Agatha Christie’s titular 1934 mystery, along with legions of bucket-list-keepers for whom the trains represent the ne plus ultra of glamorous, old-school travel.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Nonprofit associations provide the option to apply online to aid a variety of lighthouses with maintenance, acting as docents and staying overnight as volunteer keepers.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Having a dominant interior presence who draws extra defenders, Thomas said, could do wonders for a scorer wired to attack gaps.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Seattle has four different defenders who recorded 50-plus pressures this season, including defensive tackles Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II (seven sacks apiece).—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Exempt are people with disabilities, caregivers, pregnant and postpartum individuals, veterans with total disabilities, and others facing medical or personal hardship, Nixon told KFF Health News.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In our study, caregivers read one storybook nightly for two weeks.—
Erin Clabough,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
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The team’s mean average height is 6-foot-4 due to the notable shortness of main rotation guards Tre Jones (6-foot-1) and Rob Dillingham (6-foot-2) and two-way guards Yuki Kawamura (5-foot-7) and Mac McClung (6-foot-2).—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The team is paying a ton of money to starting guards Damien Lewis and Robert Hunt, so Zavala’s only avenue for playing time is as backup insurance.—
Mike Kaye
February 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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This week, caretakers released the bird once more and stood on the beach as the western snowy plover took flight over waves that crashed against the sandy coastline.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The case alleges that Doe’s caretakers force-fed her in the days leading up to the visit.—
Jane Borden,
Rolling Stone,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some screen protectors can also dampen whatever color benefits CoE tech produces.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Because both operate better as income protectors versus income producers, experts recommend limiting the precious metal portion of your portfolio to a maximum of 10%.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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According to wardens, a team of trackers spotted the twins on Saturday, with monitoring and protection measures in force to increase their chances of survival.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Forest wardens walk into Kyebi Forest Reserve in the East Akim Municipal district in Ghana.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Guardians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardians. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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