CAPTORS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

captors

noun

plural of captor

as in jailers

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With more than 1,000 suggestions to chose from, here's the name keepers picked.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Free advice could always be had from tavern keepers, clergymen, neighbors or parents.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of keepers

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The encounter fortunately ended without anyone being injured, but Parks Canada wardens were able to identify the hikers after the video was posted online and racked up millions of views.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Game wardens, rescue boat teams and helicopters with hoist capability to assist with water rescues.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Definition of wardens

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Window has window guards, building super says The building superintendent later confirmed that the window in question on the fifth floor has window guards, which are safety devices for windows made to prevent children from falling out.

— Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
To punish and sustain Helaena, Rhaenyra has guards shovel lukewarm gruel down her throat.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of guards

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The law requires districts developing their policies to obtain input from teachers’ representatives, administrators and parents or guardians.

— Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
The legislation calls for children who need to contact their parents or guardians to use a school phone.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of guardians

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Zuckerberg is referencing OpenAI and Anthropic, which operate on the premise that hyper-smart AI is both inevitable and apocalyptic—and therefore safe only in the hands of the wisest custodians (themselves).

— Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2026
Two school custodians have been found shot dead in a Chicago elementary school, according to Chicago ABC station WLS.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

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