surveillants

noun

plural of surveillant
as in observers

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  1. observers
  2. defenders
  3. keepers
Noun
  • The gap between those predictions and the reality on the ground suggests many observers have overstated the likelihood of war.
    — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • With polls showing Roy and Raman favored to win their respective races, political observers say the attempt to make Gascón relevant again may be a sign of panic from their opponents.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of observers
Noun
  • And the two players in the Heat’s starting unit who haven’t yet earned that honor — Mitchell and Wiggins — are both considered quality perimeter defenders.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Smith tracked the pass from Julian Sayin and outjumped two defenders in the end zone for his 12th touchdown catch of the season and the 39th of his three-year college career.
    — Mark Long, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of defenders
Noun
  • Also, my Pasifika and Indigenous community of writers and storytellers, keepers of mo’olelo, including my ‘ohana and kupuna.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Flores was 14-of-25 passing for 162 yards and ran for another 117 on 31 keepers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of keepers
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