keepers

NOUN

guardian

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attendant caretaker curator custodian defender

STRONG

archivist conservator guard jailer lookout overseer protector sentinel sentry steward superintendent supervisor warden

Example Sentences

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Bianco sort-of said he was a member of the Oath Keepers, a far-right organization best known for some of its members participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the Capitol.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was originally sentenced to 18 years in prison.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

So what does the Rhodes interview indicate about the future of Oath Keepers?

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2025

Keepers at the Cornish Birds of Prey Centre CIC said a gyr falcon and a striated caracara were taken between 17:00 GMT on Thursday and 07:00 on Friday.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

Thomas could barely listen anymore, anticipating the comments from the last two Keepers, Gaily and Minho.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner