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as in guardian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
the inexperienced babysitter turned out to be a well-meaning but hopelessly incompetent watcher of young children
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Recent Examples of watcher
Many Fed watchers believe that only clear employment data can help the Fed reach internal consensus and determine whether to cut rates in December.
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CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
An October surprise hit some 10 million television watchers last Thursday.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Several late-breaking surprises have shaken up what political watchers thought would be a quiet race in Virginia.
—Jahd Khalil, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Even with far fewer rangers and limited services, leaf peepers and wildlife watchers continue to drive Trail Ridge Road and hike the park’s trails.
—AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
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CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
An October surprise hit some 10 million television watchers last Thursday.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Several late-breaking surprises have shaken up what political watchers thought would be a quiet race in Virginia.
—Jahd Khalil, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Even with far fewer rangers and limited services, leaf peepers and wildlife watchers continue to drive Trail Ridge Road and hike the park’s trails.
—AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watcher
Noun
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The United States has traditionally acted as the guardian of this system.—
John Kerry,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kids aged 7 to 18 can also walk in for the shot without a prescription, as long as a parent or guardian gives consent and talks it over with the pharmacist.—
Evan Moore
November 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Russia has leaned heavily on its air power throughout its nearly four-year full-scale invasion of Ukraine, although Western observers have deemed its performance underwhelming; aircraft have often hammered Ukraine with destructive aerial attacks.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Many observers point to their growing popularity as evidence that China is winning the race to dominate new technologies.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Onuba counseled now is the time to take another page from PE, which is their operating partner model, where operating partners sit between management and assets, thereby becoming custodians for the post asset-value integration.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Ahuja noted that institutional infrastructure for bitcoin—custodians, liquidity providers, and banks—has matured significantly over the past several years, creating greater stability.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The move incited criticism from viewers, late-night peers, politicians and celebrities from both sides of the political aisle, who decried free speech and government overreach.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Good, bad, or somewhere in between, the people Ben meets along the way are absolutely crucial to a film that presents class solidarity as the only effective weapon against a Network that depends upon sowing discord between its viewers.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
11 Nov. 2025
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Atlanta played much better in a 1-point loss to the Patriots on the road last Sunday, but there are major concerns on the O-line after starting guards Matthew Bergeron and Chris Lindstrom had to leave the Pats game early.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The last time San Diego State opened a men’s basketball season against Long Beach State, in 2010, Kawhi Leonard and the Aztecs trailed by one deep into the second half and needed three 3s by backup guard James Rahon to grind out a nervy road win.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Pulcer was known for entertaining spectators at the Soo Locks by blasting classical music day or night over the vessel's speakers, Winters said.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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In the spotlight The two-day Breeders’ Cup drew 65,232 spectators to Del Mar with a total wagering handle of $180,036,799 — the third-highest total in the 43-year history of the event.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The team’s first four 2025 draft picks look like keepers.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Orangutans sometimes spend weeks finding the necessary materials (wires, bolts, screws), hiding their elaborate preparations from their keepers, and awaiting the perfect moment to execute their plans.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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When Landor couldn’t immediately meet the warden’s demand for court documentation of his religious beliefs, he was handcuffed to a chair while his dreadlocks were shaved off.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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The new warden is as looming a presence in this episode as Frank Moses is; and just as Lennie James gives his scenes an entertaining pop, so Edie Falco makes every one of her moments count.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Watcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watcher. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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