surveillants

noun

plural of surveillant
as in observers

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  1. observers
  2. defenders
  3. keepers
Noun
  • For evening observers, this apparition has been more frustrating than triumphant, with Venus lingering low in the glow of twilight instead of climbing into a commanding position.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Mundubile has alleged irregularities and election observers have also reported inflated vote tallies and improper administration.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of observers
Noun
  • Jefferson sprints after the snap and peels away from defenders with precision.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Trinity Rodman beat the defenders down the sideline and crossed to Bethi for the goal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of defenders
Noun
  • So Wingard amicably parted ways with Godzilla’s keepers in order to reconnect with the types of films that first put him on the map.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Of course, some of those saves will have seen ’keepers hold onto the ball or push it out of play, but others will have presented an opportunity for a rebound.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of keepers
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