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as in stewardships
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 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
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Geneva Watch Days opened last Thursday with a slew of new introductions that added substance and excitement to the weekend of events seminars, roundtables and events focused on the world of luxury watches.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025 -
As residents prepare for storms, Graham suggested having multiple ways to receive information on watches and warnings throughout the weekend.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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Outdoor enthusiasts can book a horseback ride or guided hikes through Cocora Valley that lead to hidden lookouts.—
Boris Seckovic,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
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Smoke reports continue to come in from fire lookouts and aircraft are conducting reconnaissance flights to detect any new fires.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Her list continues with small but frustrating oversights.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Small oversights in design can lead to costly change orders later, so detail matters here.—
Yuvraj Kshirsagar,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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As news spread, alumni, parents and neighbors streamed to vigils across the city.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Minneapolis community gathered at multiple vigils on Wednesday evening to mourn the lives lost in the act of gun violence, according to CNN coverage.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Schneider said any crackdowns on potential violators are more likely to be aimed at organized efforts to circumvent consumer protection laws, rather than go after every individual who may skirt regulations.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Therapists going the route of AI usage will need to be mindful of the latest laws and regulations pertaining to AI usage.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Interior trims range from basic to luxurious, but all feature easy to use controls, physical switches and dials for key functions and one of the auto industry’s best touch screens and infotainment systems.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tightening them further, and de-linking cost controls from revenue, just might.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Surveillances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveillances. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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