jailers

variants also jailors
Definition of jailersnext
plural of jailer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jailers
Noun
  • The state wardens and other cops who knew and worked with Bob Markle weren’t just honoring his memory by attending his funeral.
    Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Armas said the prison wardens never switched off the lights.
    Manuel Rueda, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Raised by Samburu keepers who act as surrogate parents, these elephants are nurtured back to health and prepared for life in the wild.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The zoo asks that no one approach her directly — only her keepers should make contact.
    Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Consider installing gutter guards or screens, which help block debris from entering while still allowing water through.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
  • For homeowners who want to minimize ongoing gutter work, guards represent a practical investment.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Parents, guardians, aunts and uncles don't have time to read every book on the shelf while trying to pick something for the young reader in their life, so here are some simple ways to determine if a book is suitable for that child.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Recorded by hosts Ann Gadzikowski and Elizabeth Romanski in Chicago, this podcast is for the ears of parents, guardians, teachers, and lifelong learners around the world.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Night custodians were finishing up their rounds.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Athletic coaches, people responding to emergencies, people supervising inmates, custodians, and people helping children who need bathroom assistance get a pass.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Jailers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jailers. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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