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as in custodian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
how should I know where she is? I'm not her keeper
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Recent Examples of keeper
Both players, and Mexico keeper Guillermo Ochoa, are on their nation’s roster for a record sixth World Cup.
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Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Even though the animals are adorable, being a panda keeper isn’t always cute.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Its last keeper, Luigi Baffigi, understood that better than most.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Pattinson plays Ephraim Winslow, a young keeper withholding a dark secret from his past, who comes to work at a coastal New England lighthouse under the guidance of Dafoe's crusty veteran, Thomas Wake.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
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Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Even though the animals are adorable, being a panda keeper isn’t always cute.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Its last keeper, Luigi Baffigi, understood that better than most.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Pattinson plays Ephraim Winslow, a young keeper withholding a dark secret from his past, who comes to work at a coastal New England lighthouse under the guidance of Dafoe's crusty veteran, Thomas Wake.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keeper
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The college currently consists of 11 officers of arms, who undertake the genealogical research and act as custodians of the records.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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Obama stopped by the Jackson Park facility to hear personal stories from custodians, security guards, visitor services staffers, and more.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Including regular hours and overtime, CRS billed the state $496,080 to pay the annual salary of a camp manager, $959,088 for an assistant camp manager, and $687,856 for a warden.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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The most unique room is the Beyzade Suite—the former warden’s room—set on two stories with a magnificent arched window that sits right above the hotel’s entrance, giving you the best views of the comings and goings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Teens ages 13 to 17 can ride solo with an Uber Teen Account that must be set up and linked to an account owned by a parent or legal guardian.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Her guardian would love for Sophie to have another adult in her life who can be there for her and support her.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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In 1952, the Sherskys closed Three Feathers and Q was left roaming Knoxville, selling to schoolteachers, promoters, and even janitors.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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Software developers, accountants, and management consultants sit at the top of both rankings; electricians, janitors, and construction laborers sit at the bottom.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Players such as Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox and Knicks forward OG Anunoby don't sound nearly as excited.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Former detainees held at Camp East Montana detailed consistent abuses by guards in interviews with the USA TODAY Network, echoing allegations raised in the lawsuit.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Eventually, Lai Mah became the caretaker of Susan’s entire wardrobe.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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These affairs offer up, for fondling, the entirety of a home’s viscera upon the death of its caretaker.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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“Keeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeper. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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