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as in custodian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
in his role as warden of the school, a principal must provide a safe environment for the students
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Recent Examples of warden
The sheriff also said the warden had reached out regarding an allegation of an incident under the Prison Rape Elimination Act, but then did not call the department back to further investigate.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
On this gravelly, dusty, single lane, Bob Markle applied a pursuit trick that wardens learn early.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
The two wardens were placed on leave on the same day as Warden Shane Stucker at the Fremont Correctional Facility and David Wolfsgruber, formerly the director of adult parole for the Department of Corrections.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
National Guard members and Department of Natural Resources wardens checked on drivers using snowmobiles and made sure people had enough food and water.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
On this gravelly, dusty, single lane, Bob Markle applied a pursuit trick that wardens learn early.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
The two wardens were placed on leave on the same day as Warden Shane Stucker at the Fremont Correctional Facility and David Wolfsgruber, formerly the director of adult parole for the Department of Corrections.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
National Guard members and Department of Natural Resources wardens checked on drivers using snowmobiles and made sure people had enough food and water.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warden
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The midcentury abode was transferred to custodians of the McCann Trust that holds the property in 2022 and, after hitting the market April 10 for nearly $3 million, a contingent offer for its sale has already been accepted.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Animal care specialists, groundskeepers, patrol officers, seasonals, aides, and custodians represented by Teamsters Local 727 are seeking pay increases and minimum staffing guarantees from the Chicago Zoological Society, which operates the zoo.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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This is a super-interesting profile by Tom Burrows on Paris Saint-Germain’s Matvey Safonov, the Russian ‘keeper who is seeing them through the second half of the season.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dortmund ‘keeper Gregor Kobel denied Cyriaque Irié a consolation goal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Time spent in hair, makeup and wardrobe count as work, and a parent or guardian must stay close to the child on set.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The law also expands background checks for adults living with guardians and would create an independent advocate position in the Attorney General's Office to handle complaints and review child welfare practices.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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As janitor fish are edible in some countries, concerns over heavy metal contamination mean they won't be immediately approved for consumption in Jakarta.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The former series brought aliens to Earth; the latter followed two janitors accidentally launched into space.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Magic guard opened 3-for-4 from beyond the arc, hitting two 3-pointers in the final three minutes of the second quarter.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Much like former head coach Tom Thibodeau, Mike Brown prefers to use McBride off the ball as a spot-up shooter — but also as a guard-to-guard screen setter.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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With Calum McFarlane once again installed as caretaker manager, Chelsea came into the game on a dismal run of five-straight Premier League defeats, leaving them struggling to qualify for the Champions League, but now have the chance to finish the season with silverware.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some may get married and have children while others will always require a caretaker.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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She’s accompanied by a chaperone/warder, Loti (Céline Menville), a Frenchwoman who has a mean way with a dagger, and cabin boy Blaster (Kayden Price).—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Singh hails the series’ secondary and tertiary cast, who played warders and prisoners.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Warden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warden. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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