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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
a neutral country charged with the surveillance of the post-war rebuilding effort
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as in watch
an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity
government surveillance of suspected terrorists
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Recent Examples of surveillance
Several technology vendors involved in the exercise have deployed unmanned aerial systems to help with surveillance of the search area, the official said.
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ABC News, 6 May 2026
Another caller, from the hospital’s command center, advised dispatch that the hospital’s surveillance cameras showed two prison guards with guns pointing toward the ambulance bay as the police officers arrived.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 5 May 2026
Investigators said the incident was captured on the school's surveillance cameras.
—Peter D'oench, CBS News, 5 May 2026
First, set clear guardrails for high-risk uses of AI — such as health care, elections, surveillance and financial systems.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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ABC News, 6 May 2026
Another caller, from the hospital’s command center, advised dispatch that the hospital’s surveillance cameras showed two prison guards with guns pointing toward the ambulance bay as the police officers arrived.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 5 May 2026
Investigators said the incident was captured on the school's surveillance cameras.
—Peter D'oench, CBS News, 5 May 2026
First, set clear guardrails for high-risk uses of AI — such as health care, elections, surveillance and financial systems.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveillance
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Robinson was among 425 volunteers spreading out from four different locations on Saturday throughout Waukegan, removing trash from the lakefront, the city’s downtown and its neighborhoods, ending eight days of active environmental stewardship during the city’s fifth-annual Earth Week cleanup.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Public lands are managed for restoration, habitat conservation, recreation and long-term stewardship — outcomes that often require full ownership.—
Susan Carr,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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With that portion of W 7th Street closed, along with other closures on Shepard Road and Jackson Street, fans attending the game or the watch party are encouraged to arrive early and account for changing routes.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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His grandfather’s illustrations of Indian history and culture adorn India’s constitution; the iconic four-lion emblem that is the government’s official letterhead and is found on the cover of each Indian passport was designed by one of his students under his supervision.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The mall proposed a parental supervision rule, banning unaccompanied minors during peak holiday business hours.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Deputies put out a be-on-the-lookout for a dark-colored car.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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While the dissolution of the Main Street RSNs means that some 20 NBA and NHL teams are now on the lookout for new in-market distribution platforms, Playfly continues to enjoy an unrivaled position of influence within local sports.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Under federal Commodities Futures Trading Commission oversight, prediction markets offer consumers a way to effectively bet on Derby outcomes without any pari-mutuel complexity, with no changing odds, no separate account, and no exotic bet types.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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One of the companies contracting with the Pentagon said its agreement required human oversight in certain situations.—
Ben Finley,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Breaking Barriers met or exceeded most benchmarks set by the California Board of State and Community Corrections, including goals for referrals, case management, employment placements and housing assistance, according to the research.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Taking the time to research and select roses for our gardens that are disease resistant and not susceptible hosts is our best management tool.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Moving the Department of Education under the governor’s control just gives even more power to the same Sacramento insiders who have turned our schools into some of the worst in the country.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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As Polis has discovered, firm Democratic control doesn’t translate into a unified vision for the state.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The cameras safeguard lawful policing and expose miscreants masquerading as officers.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Their positions differ from Soto-Martínez’s on key issues, including homelessness, city finances and policing.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Surveillance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveillance. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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