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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
The lobster boat also acted as our command and control center, outfitted with high-tech surveillance gadgetry.
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Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Hoover, as head of the FBI, led a sweeping, controversial crackdown amid the civil rights movement through surveillance and other means to target political groups.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
The theory went viral on X, as 4chan pointed users to photos of Valadez that bore perceived similarities to surveillance footage of the suspect fleeing the scene released by the FBI amid the manhunt.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Global surveillance data also continue to generally show that the benefits of Covid vaccination outweigh the risks in pediatric populations.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
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Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Hoover, as head of the FBI, led a sweeping, controversial crackdown amid the civil rights movement through surveillance and other means to target political groups.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
The theory went viral on X, as 4chan pointed users to photos of Valadez that bore perceived similarities to surveillance footage of the suspect fleeing the scene released by the FBI amid the manhunt.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Global surveillance data also continue to generally show that the benefits of Covid vaccination outweigh the risks in pediatric populations.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveillance
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Gorman, however, said she is not swayed by claims of environmental stewardship, pointing to the irony of altering Mars’ atmosphere to better suit humans.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Throughout this transition, CPB’s Board and management remain committed to our stewardship mission.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Under his watch, the once-traditional fast-food chain had launched updatable menu screens in all restaurants and a sophisticated mobile app.—
Elie Ofek,
Harvard Business Review,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ham-And-Cheese Sliders Grandma's stash of Hawaiian rolls is the secret to the perfect sliders, especially for a Sunday football watch party.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Finally, the absence of personnel supervision poses threats when agents encounter new ethical challenges or unexpected contexts.—
Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Just no supervision over there, always on their phones, [no] structure.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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While on site, adjust your path to coordinate with feeding times and notice the many art installations, many of which look like real animals, so be on the lookout.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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The lieutenant also reminded drivers to keep a lookout for troopers.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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OpenAI took a significant step towards that transition last week, announcing that its nonprofit parent will continue to have oversight over the company and will own an equity stake of more than $100 billion.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Congress and the Commerce Department should execute oversight and enforcement accordingly to monitor for tariff evasion and circumvention.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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So, an important part of MASH management is managing your weight.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to a post on the LBC Facebook page, management is still in the process of fully realizing its plans for the Milwaukee site.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Somehow, the Hollywood star was still welcomed into the cockpit by the starstruck flight crew and allowed to briefly take control of the airliner.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Shut out of control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats are seeking to rebuild their brand with the American electorate following a poor performance during the 2024 presidential election.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Instead of predictive policing that reinforces existing biases, envision AI that helps communities understand and address root causes of social problems.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The White House framed the latest move as a federal-state collaboration rather than a direct federal takeover of local policing.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Surveillance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveillance. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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