1
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
That's the story at the heart of The Perfect Neighbor, a new documentary told through surveillance and body camera footage.
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PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Police are now reportedly canvassing the area for additional surveillance video that may provide more details about the three individuals.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
European startups are innovating across all five — from ICEYE’s all-weather surveillance satellites to cost-effective aerial defense systems from Cambridge Aerospace and Tytan Technologies to ARX Robotics’ modular ground robots.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
The law enforcement technology market, and surveillance cameras in particular, are by their nature controversial, with concerns about privacy, racial profiling, use of surveillance information for unapproved purposes, and weak security protocols.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Police are now reportedly canvassing the area for additional surveillance video that may provide more details about the three individuals.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
European startups are innovating across all five — from ICEYE’s all-weather surveillance satellites to cost-effective aerial defense systems from Cambridge Aerospace and Tytan Technologies to ARX Robotics’ modular ground robots.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
The law enforcement technology market, and surveillance cameras in particular, are by their nature controversial, with concerns about privacy, racial profiling, use of surveillance information for unapproved purposes, and weak security protocols.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveillance
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The 6,713-acre high-country estate, previously owned by David and Paula Flitner, returns to the family under the stewardship of its next generation, Greg and Pam Flitner.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Donating to these organizations or joining one of their trail stewardship days can make a tangible difference.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
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Or for the wide swaths of empty seats in the upper deck that formed after the New York Giants put the game in a vice grip with a three-score lead late in the third quarter and put the Broncos on shutout watch.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The version screening at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival was restored by The Walt Disney Studios using a new 4K 16-bit scan of the original negative at Roundabout Entertainment under the supervision of directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Keeping Instagram updated on both devices ensures all settings and parental controls function correctly and new supervision features are available.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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So, fellow collectors, be on the lookout.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
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The complaint also alleges that Dennis did not maintain proper lookout, did not keep her vehicle under proper control, did not apply her brakes, and did not utilize the last clear chance, in addition to driving under the influence.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Anthropic has rebuked federal government efforts to preempt state-level oversight of AI — a notably different stance than that of OpenAI, which has pushed for less regulation.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Still, several voices within the industry have called for better engagement with workers and more consistent oversight.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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That money is being taken away from habitat management, stocking and improving fisheries for anglers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid’s camp asked the company about the marker, Gina Lázaro, VP of brand management at Sharpie’s parent company, Newell Brands, told Fortune in an exclusive interview.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Johnson reportedly regained control of the vehicle and attempted to flee again, but police executed a ramming technique, known as a tactical vehicle intervention, to disable the vehicle, the release says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Amezcua, the mayor, said the raids have complicated local policing and rendered parents afraid to pick up their children from school.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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For communities being terrorized by militarized policing.—
Tierra Cunningham,
ABC News,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Surveillance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveillance. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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