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Recent Examples of watchdog
At least one watchdog group expressed concerns that the legislation could poke more holes into the property tax base in the service of very large developers across the state, beyond just the Bears.
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
During a visit to the site in February, the city's watchdog learned that the building had been under a fire watch by the Baltimore Fire Department since 2024, due to sprinklers and fire alarm systems being inoperable.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Lawmakers and watchdog groups have been scrutinizing deals involving the president's family.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia appeared poised to win a second term Tuesday night, maintaining a sizable lead over challenger Zach Sokoloff in the race to serve as the city’s chief financial watchdog.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
During a visit to the site in February, the city's watchdog learned that the building had been under a fire watch by the Baltimore Fire Department since 2024, due to sprinklers and fire alarm systems being inoperable.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Lawmakers and watchdog groups have been scrutinizing deals involving the president's family.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia appeared poised to win a second term Tuesday night, maintaining a sizable lead over challenger Zach Sokoloff in the race to serve as the city’s chief financial watchdog.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watchdog
Noun
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The state patrol says alcohol wasn't involved and both women were wearing their seat belts.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The officers then raced Lucy to Elliott Key, trading turns with chest compressions en route in their speeding patrol boat as a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue helicopter was waiting to take her to a hospital.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Ahead of the game’s 2027 release at Summer Game Fest 2026, Deadline spoke with Regan about landing the role after an extensive audition process, the physical demands of bringing Lara to life and why the iconic treasure hunter remains as relevant as ever.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
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Elizabeth costarred with Tony Shalhoub and Matthew Lillard in the movie, stylized as Thir13en Ghosts, as a woman who gets trapped in a home with a baker's dozen ghosts alongside a team of ghost hunters.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Bernadette’s gifts were different, observers said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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While countless observers including New Atlas have noted the dangers of embedding AI into policing, the WSU CSI app offers an opportunity to serve vulnerable people much better than police have typically done.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Clement is a great choice to play the innocent, affable idiot — the type of guy whose sad, puppy-dog face begs for immediate forgiveness and whose silly sense of humor makes giving in all the more inviting.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
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The streamer on June 8 dropped an adorable photo of the real Great Dane puppy, as well as a brief teaser video that shows Scooby-Doo sniffing around in the woods before being picked up by Shaggy.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Here and there, fire, wind, and flood would have broken the forest into a mosaic of old and new, grass and forest, shrubs and sentinels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Of all of them, the sentinel suites are undoubtedly one of my favorite places in the world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, all eight dogs — which included a labradoodle, mini dachshund, mountain dog, Aussie mix, sheepdog, lab mix and two huskies — were all found safe.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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The golden retriever and Labrador retrievers, popular pets who have never won Best in Show, were fan favorites, as were a Sussex spaniel named Goober and one of the Best in Show competitors, an Old English sheepdog named Graham.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Access to platforms was blocked off with bicycle-rack style barricades and roll-down gates as MTA police officers stood sentry, directing people to alternative transportation.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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But a Marine sentry was spotted outside the West Wing most of the day Saturday, usually a sign the president is at work.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Oakland Animal Services confirmed with KRON4 that the couple adopted the pup there.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
6 June 2026
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Stop here for suggestions on the best nearby dog-friendly parks for your pup, to pick up breakfast vouchers, and to grab a list of participating local businesses that offer discounts to Hotel Lucia guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Watchdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watchdog. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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