Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveilling
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But Southampton’s expulsion following the spying scandal has handed Middlesbrough an extraordinary reprieve — and the betting market has reacted in their favour.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
23 May 2026 -
The incident comes as relations between the two countries remain at a historic low over the Ukraine war and longstanding spying allegations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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To a network monitoring tool or a streaming platform's detection system, your connection looks like a regular browser session.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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That would mean monitoring traffic, having a protective barrier for residents, and working with the community to make Stop Six Day safer.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Besides the risk of Oracle snooping into your business, there’s also the possibility of regulatory capture — that is, because Ellison is so tight with the Trumps, what remains of the government watchdogs won’t stop it.—
Elizabeth Lopatto,
The Verge,
29 Apr. 2026
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This leads to a lively scene where Carl and his glowering right-hand man make an impromptu visit to Hypergnosis headquarters and demand a demonstration of Duncan’s snooping network.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Surveilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveilling. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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