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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
His arrest came after police viewed surveillance camera footage of the attack on Lankershim Blvd.
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Kc Baker, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Drummond, who was considered armed and dangerous, was recently captured on surveillance footage amid the high-profile search to track him down.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Combs was physically violent on numerous occasions with Ventura, and photographic and video evidence of her being assaulted was shown to the jury throughout the trial, including 2016 hotel surveillance footage of Combs beating Ventura, which was first published by CNN in May 2024.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
He was last seen in surveillance footage wearing few clothes and no shoes.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2025
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Kc Baker, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Drummond, who was considered armed and dangerous, was recently captured on surveillance footage amid the high-profile search to track him down.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Combs was physically violent on numerous occasions with Ventura, and photographic and video evidence of her being assaulted was shown to the jury throughout the trial, including 2016 hotel surveillance footage of Combs beating Ventura, which was first published by CNN in May 2024.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
He was last seen in surveillance footage wearing few clothes and no shoes.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveillance
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Through it all, the mission has stayed constant: environmental stewardship and community care.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Final Takeaway Inheriting a collection represents both a financial asset and responsibility for stewardship of the collection.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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But these videos were few and far between—other people can be an obstacle to running your life with the precision of a ticking watch.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
14 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, YouTube, which is the most popular podcasting platform, launched its own top podcast charts in May and ranks shows weekly by watch time.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Athletic can confirm that inspectors from La Liga’s stadium supervision committee visited the Camp Nou last Tuesday, but no immediate conclusions were shared.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Introducing any new pet, even of the same species, should be done slowly and under supervision, especially with older animals.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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But just in case, Stoner provided a photo to the front desk, warning staff to be on the lookout.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Just off the Overseas Highway, marked by a massive mermaid statue, Lorelei is a classic Florida Keys watering hole—equal parts tiki bar, family restaurant, sunset lookout, and low-key music venue.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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With new oversight, strong federal leadership, and an end to municipal cash grabs, the Commonwealth can finally deliver on the promise of a stable and prosperous energy system.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The bill proposes a 17-member oversight board for project approvals, streamlining the process.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Every operational upgrade in our distribution model was carefully timed, including the introduction of new inventory management tools, team hires, vendor agreements and, eventually, a 50,000-plus square foot distribution space.—
Aleksandr Zemel,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Experts in business management have noted that companies generally don’t take measures on diversity and climate because of a political stance, but rather as a business decision.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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For vehicles with over 9,000 miles, dealers conduct a functional check on the body control module and replace it if needed.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Jay Michels, erosion and sediment control specialist for EOR, Tri-Lakes' consulting firm, said some are bothered by the DNR's reservations about the technology.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The American Medical Association, open to all medical students and physicians, and the American College of Emergency Physicians both support state and federal laws or regulations that would require ERs to staff a doctor around the clock.—
Arielle Zionts. KFF Health News,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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The mayor and his administration should be looking at ways to lower taxes and regulations on businesses and residents.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Surveillance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveillance. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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