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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
She was last seen in surveillance footage wearing black shorts, a gray hooded sweatshirt with a Liberty Blue Jay logo and a black backpack with sunflowers.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2025
Police analysts can then comb through this data and attempt to identify a culprit, often using surveillance footage or witness testimony about a vehicle’s color, make, or model.
—Dell Cameron, Wired News, 28 Apr. 2025
Hikvision, a Chinese video surveillance company that doesn’t appear on the Pentagon list but has been sanctioned by the Department of Commerce over its involvement in China’s repression of ethnic Uyghurs, also sells its products on Amazon.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 20 Apr. 2025
McIntire was allegedly also captured on surveillance footage at the Kansas City International Airport after.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2025
Police analysts can then comb through this data and attempt to identify a culprit, often using surveillance footage or witness testimony about a vehicle’s color, make, or model.
—Dell Cameron, Wired News, 28 Apr. 2025
Hikvision, a Chinese video surveillance company that doesn’t appear on the Pentagon list but has been sanctioned by the Department of Commerce over its involvement in China’s repression of ethnic Uyghurs, also sells its products on Amazon.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 20 Apr. 2025
McIntire was allegedly also captured on surveillance footage at the Kansas City International Airport after.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveillance
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Wines to try: Revelation by Goose Chardonnay 23 Revelation by Goose Ridge Rose 23 Revelation by Goose Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 23 Farther afield in New Zealand, the Marris family at Marisco Family Vineyards is upholding three generations of producing wines through dedicated environmental stewardship.—
Lana Bortolot,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Since then, Earth Day has become an annual reflection on environmental stewardship.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Light play between the sapphire crystal and the lacquered dial gives the watches a more layered, cinematic feel in low light.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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That’s how Tommy bids farewell to his brother before (presumably) removing the broken watch from Joel's wrist to leave for Ellie.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The musical will be directed by Christopher Wheeldon (MJ: The Musical), with music supervision by Tom Kitt (Next to Normal).—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Wheeldon is directing and choreographing, and music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations are in the two-time Tony-winning hands of Tom Kitt.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
23 Apr. 2025
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At its heart stands the Monsaraz Castle, once a strategic fortress, now a stunning lookout point.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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In addition to tourist information booths, these stamps are also available at major tourist attractions like temples and lookout points, plus each JR Railway train station.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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If transitioning to a new field, emphasise skills like strategic planning, stakeholder management, problem-solving, or financial oversight – abilities that hold value regardless of industry.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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How judicial selection works under DC home rule In Washington, D.C., two different commissions have handled judicial selection and oversight since 1970.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Apr. 2025
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The anchor has not been afraid to challenge CBS News management in the past.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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Although anyone can pay their rent and earn rewards with Bilt, the company’s Bilt Alliance network of 4.5 rental homes integrates payment platforms with property management systems.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Hanged Man asks you to fully surrender control and embrace this chapter of stillness.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2025
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Research backs up the fact that positive self-talk can help with emotional regulation: A 2020 study found a positive relationship between self-talk and coping with the stress of having an illness.—
Caitlin Carlson,
SELF,
28 Apr. 2025
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The final regulations will have to reveal whether Treasury really meant to exclude rental businesses.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Surveillance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveillance. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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