variants
also jailor
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of jailer
The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide, and two jailers face murder charges.
—
Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
His hunting license could also be suspended, although the charges don’t carry potential jail time for the one-time jailer.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2025
The two men were first noticed missing at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday and ICE jailers connected their disappearance to a power outage that happened at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, authorities said.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2025
Moreno is the jailer shown on the video kneeling on Johnson’s back, and Garcia was a supervisor.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jailer
Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
His hunting license could also be suspended, although the charges don’t carry potential jail time for the one-time jailer.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2025
The two men were first noticed missing at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday and ICE jailers connected their disappearance to a power outage that happened at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, authorities said.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2025
Moreno is the jailer shown on the video kneeling on Johnson’s back, and Garcia was a supervisor.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jailer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jailer
Noun
-
The afternoon of June 3, the park said rangers and more than 30 wardens from the Maine Warden Service, found no trace of Tim and Esther Keiderling on Katahdin.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
-
An associate warden at the prison said he was not authorized to speak to the media.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
Noun
-
Anticipating a potential distraction, court marshals instructed reporters and members of the public to keep their eyes forward and be quiet regardless of who enters the courtroom.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
13 June 2025
-
Organizers said there will be security in place at the protest, including event marshals trained in de-escalation.—
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
13 June 2025
Noun
-
The child must appear in person with both parents or legal guardians.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
-
According to the Federal Register, recommendation votes are scheduled for multiple vaccines, including for the Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to those whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford them.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
Noun
-
Wyatt Kaiser is 22 and looks like a keeper.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
-
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
Noun
-
What Comes Next With Stitzel Reserve, the distillery is reaffirming its place not just as a producer, but as a custodian of bourbon legacy.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
-
The 37,000 members of Local 3299 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, include groundskeepers, custodians, MRI technologists and respiratory therapists.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
8 June 2025
Noun
-
Critically, the Predator’s language is translated so that the three warriors can understand their captors, but that kindness does not extend to letting the prisoners understand each other.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
-
Invariably, the constant tool of their oppression was the daily threat that if the workers reported their captors, the U.S. government would come for them.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Jailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jailer. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share