as in servants
a person hired to perform household or personal services
the earl couldn't imagine how he'd manage without his steward
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as in oversees
to look after and make decisions about
will steward the city's library programs
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Recent Examples of stewards
Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Another large topic broached in the sit-down interview was the ethics and morals that inform ChatGPT and its stewards.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
That’s the term often used by stewards to describe on-track contact where no driver is predominantly to blame — a situation that’s considered part of the normal, aggressive nature of racing, rather than a clear violation of the rules on one side.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
But only if boards and leaders rise to the occasion—not as tech buyers, but as stewards of institutional integrity.
—Solange Charas, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
For the first time, the ceremonial movement Solstice Unites will open the Global Citizen Festival and present a historic Global Powwow to honor the land and the ancestral stewards of the grounds.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Then on Sunday, stewards suspended Lopez for three days for the Reef Runner-Motorious incident.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Fed policymakers are seen as stewards of the US economy, tasked with making crucial decisions on interest rates in striving for their dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
His two surviving children, daughters Shauna and Amy Redford, and his grandchildren are all seen as potential stewards of the family's artistic and environmental legacy.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Another large topic broached in the sit-down interview was the ethics and morals that inform ChatGPT and its stewards.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
That’s the term often used by stewards to describe on-track contact where no driver is predominantly to blame — a situation that’s considered part of the normal, aggressive nature of racing, rather than a clear violation of the rules on one side.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
But only if boards and leaders rise to the occasion—not as tech buyers, but as stewards of institutional integrity.
—Solange Charas, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
For the first time, the ceremonial movement Solstice Unites will open the Global Citizen Festival and present a historic Global Powwow to honor the land and the ancestral stewards of the grounds.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Then on Sunday, stewards suspended Lopez for three days for the Reef Runner-Motorious incident.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Fed policymakers are seen as stewards of the US economy, tasked with making crucial decisions on interest rates in striving for their dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stewards
Noun
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However, the story actually begins in London, where the Crawleys and a few essential servants are taking in a play penned by Noel Coward (Arty Froushan) and starring Guy Dexter (Dominic West).—
Mark Meszoros,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Since 2010, fans have followed the family of the Earl of Grantham, Robert Crawley (Hugh Bonneville), and their servants through six television seasons and three films.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The agency, which oversees London’s public transit system, faced a monthslong recovery effort as a result of the breach.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
19 Sep. 2025
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The commission oversees Experience Fayetteville, the city's tourism bureau.—
Grace Hurt,
Arkansas Online,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In this photo, mama, who liked posing for the camera, supervises her litter of kittens.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cucinelli supervises the company’s image and communication, especially through social platforms, and has greatly contributed to reach out to the younger generations.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An alleged cyberattack targeting a company that manages check-in and boarding systems for airlines caused delays and cancellations at Europe’s busiest airports on Saturday.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
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And Marco Silva's men can put some distance between the pair if Fulham manages a second straight home triumph in this fixture.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The company operates sprawling businesses across retail, cloud computing, advertising, and other areas.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Russian government operates about half of the 210 total facilities, the report found.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump has been able to enact his agenda because the GOP controls the White House and both chambers of Congress.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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The wealthy school’s students have some really empathetic reactions; many of these students have never heard of how the mafia controls the refugee journey and how much money is needed to get to a country of asylum.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The sensor handles up to 70Gs of acceleration and has a sensitivity of up to 30,000 dots per inch (DPI).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Even when a partner bank handles underwriting, platforms may still face liability for compliance failures.—
AJ Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The anterior cingulate cortex regulates emotional responses to both experienced and observed pain, creating a powerful neurological circuit.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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But its shortcomings may not have been limited to the science, as a lawsuit alleges that its preparation violated a law that regulates the activities of federal advisory panels.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Stewards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewards. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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