Thesaurus results for KEEPER

keeper

noun

ˈkē-pər

Definition of keeper

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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as in warden

a person who takes care of a property sometimes for an absent owner during the winter the keeper of the family's beach house is a local resident who looks after the place

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Recent Examples of keeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe, who started both of Chelsea’s pre-season friendlies in Australia, and USMNT international Gaga Slonina remain contenders for the third-choice ’keeper role. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026 Suspecting heat problem, zoo keepers provided ventilation and a water sprinkler to cool her down. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 The four plays for Mahomes with goal-to-go ended in four touchdowns, with Walker hitting a clear lane up the middle, Brashard Smith off the left tackle, another play-action to Gray and a Mahomes keeper on an option. — Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026 Perhaps Dominick Puni, who looks like a keeper at right guard? — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for keeper

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Starting in 2011, the IRS required brokers and custodians to report cost-basis and holding-period information for stock and mutual fund investors on Form 1099-B.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Best for higher net-worth investors Augusta Precious Metals sells gold and silver directly, and also works with third-party custodians to manage your IRA.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Definition of custodian

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Moses Seixas, warden of Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, presented an address welcoming President George Washington to the city.

— USA Today, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Speculation continues about why the Westmoreland County Prison warden was placed on leave around the same time the prison went on lockdown.

— Erika Stanish, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Definition of warden

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The confederations are presenting themselves not as rivals attempting to weaken FIFA, but as guardians of a collective system.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Donors should bring a photo ID and must be at least 17 years of age, or 16 with a parent or guardian’s consent.

— Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of guardian

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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 guard

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Aibel was among the caretakers who joined the more than 1,200-pound animals on their journey from Marineland.

— Jared Ochacher, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Buss-Kincaid’s caretaker, who was not identified, told police Buss arrived at Buss-Kincaid’s home days before the shooting, Patch reported.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026