watch·dog
ˈwäch-ˌdȯg 
ˈwȯch-
1
: a dog kept to guard property
2
: one that guards against loss, waste, theft, or undesirable practices
watchdogged; watchdogging; watchdogs
: to act as a watchdog for
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Michael Collins, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
His actions have been met with fierce pushback from Democratic lawmakers, watchdog groups and legal experts.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 28 Apr. 2025
Influencer and former progressive watchdog group staffer Kat Abughazaleh announced her candidacy against incumbent Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) before Schakowsky announced her retirement.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2025
Apple iPhone 16s lined up An advertising watchdog said Tuesday that Apple went too far with marketing that touted the availability of Apple Intelligence features that weren’t released when the ads were broadcast.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Yet at least 20 Fox News personalities have landed high-level positions in his second administration, according to the watchdog group Media Matters for America.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
His actions have been met with fierce pushback from Democratic lawmakers, watchdog groups and legal experts.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 28 Apr. 2025
Influencer and former progressive watchdog group staffer Kat Abughazaleh announced her candidacy against incumbent Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) before Schakowsky announced her retirement.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2025
Apple iPhone 16s lined up An advertising watchdog said Tuesday that Apple went too far with marketing that touted the availability of Apple Intelligence features that weren’t released when the ads were broadcast.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Watchdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watchdog. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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