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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
In one surveillance video screenshot shared by the Department of Justice, prosecutors said, Lopez-Oliva was seen inside a pickup truck with Lopez near the New Orleans Airport.
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Having a data center in that region could strengthen Australia’s surveillance and intelligence, and is critical in any conflict with an adversary, a former US Navy strategist told Reuters.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Video surveillance from the bus showed Bennett following the victim from the back of the bus to the front , the affidavit said.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
As of the beginning of May, the facility’s infection control nurse did not keep a surveillance map of infections within the facility, according to an inspection report.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Having a data center in that region could strengthen Australia’s surveillance and intelligence, and is critical in any conflict with an adversary, a former US Navy strategist told Reuters.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Video surveillance from the bus showed Bennett following the victim from the back of the bus to the front , the affidavit said.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
As of the beginning of May, the facility’s infection control nurse did not keep a surveillance map of infections within the facility, according to an inspection report.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveillance
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Featuring voice work from Coco Teehan Roche, the film reflects BAFTA and Emmy winning studio Cartoon Saloon’s interest in cultural folklore and environmental stewardship.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Their stewardship has kept deforestation rates in Indigenous Lands in the Brazilian Amazon up to 83% lower than in unprotected areas globally.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Sotheby’s estimated nearly a third of its watch sales in 2023 went to buyers age 30 and under, giving them priceless social currency.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Baltimore’s consent decree similarly identified major deficiencies in training, including outdated curricula, inconsistent instruction, and inadequate field supervision.—
Karl W. Bickel,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Jan. 2026
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Factors like population density, consistent consumer demand, access to kosher supervision, supply chains, and real estate all play a role.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Yet the nation’s 63 national parks remain largely open, with many roads, trails, lookouts and wilderness areas still accessible.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Coast Guard rules dictate that a lookout must be on board.—
David Goodhue
October 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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The government’s oversight of the program, the agency found, does not ensure that participant activities conform to the intent of the law.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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The timing of federal elections is set by Congress, and the administration of elections is carried out by the states, with oversight by Congress and the courts.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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First selected as a 20-year-old for the white-ball series against Australia in 2024, his introduction into the England environment was love at first sight for all the management involved.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Austin chef David Bull opened the restaurant at the Crazy Water Hotel in Mineral Wells before that hotel changed management.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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The scale of the Republican Party's triumph in 2024—taking the White House, flipping the Senate and maintaining control of the House—has sparked soul-searching within the Democratic Party over what went wrong, how to rebuild, and party leadership and direction.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Philippines is one of Asia’s most flood-prone countries but this year it has also been mired in a massive corruption scandal involving flood control projects that have brought thousands of protesters out onto the streets.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Elio Ramón Estrada Paredes Elio Ramón Estrada Paredes is a Venezuelan military officer and senior security official who has played a prominent role in the country’s internal policing apparatus.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Baltimore’s policing crisis eroded public trust for years, making reform more difficult and recruitment more challenging.—
Karl W. Bickel,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Surveillance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveillance. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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