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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
Police released surveillance photos and videos of a masked kidnapper, after all, but were never able to identify the person.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Apr. 2026
There are important and legitimate debates to be had about the role of AI in warfare; from autonomy and targeting to surveillance and escalation.
—Robert F. Dees, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Any Section 702 targets under surveillance at the time Section 702 expired could still be collected against for a year.
—Patrick Eddington, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Gabbard’s office releases an annual report showing the number of foreign surveillance targets and number of searches likely to identify an American.
—David Klepper, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Apr. 2026
There are important and legitimate debates to be had about the role of AI in warfare; from autonomy and targeting to surveillance and escalation.
—Robert F. Dees, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Any Section 702 targets under surveillance at the time Section 702 expired could still be collected against for a year.
—Patrick Eddington, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Gabbard’s office releases an annual report showing the number of foreign surveillance targets and number of searches likely to identify an American.
—David Klepper, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveillance
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Barely keeping the lights on is hardly a show of stewardship, let alone competence.—
Kathryn Anne Edwards,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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BlackRock’s large stakes in many public companies have also raised concerns about corporate governance and stewardship.—
byDebbie Carlson,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Channel 4 has also embraced the move to streaming under Katz’s watch.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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In partnership with local communities, the district has provided the following information on free food distribution centers and food programs, child supervision and student computer devices.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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She was handed preliminary charges, including for failure to help a minor in danger, and released under judicial supervision.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Near a lookout offering sweeping views, Gerhardt Konig, 47 — upset about his wife's relationship with a coworker — tried to push her off the steep trail, bashed her head with a rock and attempted to stab her with a syringe, prosecutors said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Arielle, a nuclear engineer, took the stand last week and told the jury Gerhardt allegedly tried to push her off a cliff and inject her with a syringe before bashing her head with a rock during the hike atop the 1,200-foot-high lookout.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Her euthanasia had been unanimously approved, as the law requires, by two doctors, a lawyer and a review and oversight body; and it had been scheduled to take place on 2 August 2024.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
11 Apr. 2026
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Krepich said the probe was ongoing as the administration still has concerns with New York's oversight of personal care services and the Medicaid program, and is reviewing the state's response to last month's letter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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Keogh said Hein is not solely to blame for the financial management problems but also said Groveland had outgrown his management style as the city gained over 10,000 residents during Hein’s tenure.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Taiwan is considering the years-long process of restarting two reactors because of the current crisis, which will require meticulous inspections, safety checks and control system verifications.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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If the former is about the inevitability of falling in love, a complete surrender beyond the speaker’s control, the latter confronts the pain of romantic love’s aftermath.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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This year, the organization marks a major milestone while being dedicated to shaping modern policing and building stronger community trust.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Since governments mostly provide labor-intensive services like education, policing, and health care, their budgets will inevitably be squeezed by cost disease.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Surveillance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveillance. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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