1
as in oversights
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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2
as in watches
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 Synonyms for surveillances
Noun
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Small oversights made before leaving the dock are what most often lead to serious situations on the water.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026 -
Both legislators were influenced by a CalMatters series investigating the loopholes and oversights that allow dangerous drivers to stay on the road.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Long before scarcity, Japanese craftsmanship and collector-driven storytelling became ubiquitous across independent luxury eyewear JMM, as the brand is commonly called among collectors, which helped position frames more like watches, jewelry or works of design.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The group checks out the collection, excitedly putting the watches on their wrists to try them on.—
Jayson Buford,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
Noun
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This overreach and weaponization of the government manifested especially clearly in burdensome regulations and guidance; in extensive and onerous supervisions; in investigations and cases, frequently leading to crushing penalties and injunctive terms unrelated to actual harm.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
21 Jan. 2026
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What to see today There are plenty of hikes and lookouts throughout the park, from Halemaʻumaʻu Crater to the petroglyph field, featuring ancient rock carvings, along the Chain of Craters Road.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Inland, Dunk Island is covered in lush rainforest, with several trails leading to lookouts, quiet beaches, and the island’s high point, Mount Kootaloo, which sits at 900 feet above sea level.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
Noun
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However, a look at records maintained by the South Coast Air Quality Management District show that some plants that use MMA have checkered pasts for keeping up with regulations.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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As readers are now no doubt aware, the 2026 regulations have painted the sport into a bit of a corner.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Video of the encounter quickly garnered international news coverage and circulated on social media, resulting in countless vigils and memes.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Tens of thousands of people attended Hong Kong's annual Tiananmen vigils until authorities banned it in 2020, citing the COVID-19 pandemic.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The cooktop is set into the countertop at left with controls mounted on the cabinet face in front.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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If college sports truly need cost controls, why do those controls always begin and end with the players?—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
Noun
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These are different eras, and the respective managements are no longer the same, but something about this feels off.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Information about Spirit’s plans was equally scarce among managements of airports the airline serves.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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“Surveillances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveillances. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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