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Recent Examples of watchdog
Iran’s digital blackout has entered its 27th day, according to NetBlocks, a cybersecurity watchdog.
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Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Andy Shaw is a semi-retired Chicago journalist and good government watchdog.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The new bill would also require that the Government Accountability Office — Congress' non-partisan, independent watchdog — conduct a study on prediction markets and insider trading.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Budget watchdog the Citizens Budget Commission said the administration could be much more aggressive about cutting fat from the city’s budget.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Andy Shaw is a semi-retired Chicago journalist and good government watchdog.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The new bill would also require that the Government Accountability Office — Congress' non-partisan, independent watchdog — conduct a study on prediction markets and insider trading.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Budget watchdog the Citizens Budget Commission said the administration could be much more aggressive about cutting fat from the city’s budget.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watchdog
Noun
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In drills, Taiwan has rehearsed repelling a seaborne assault with drones, fast patrol craft, mobile Hsiung Feng anti-ship missiles and Marine Corps teams.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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During the chase, a deputy got out of his patrol vehicle to try to deploy stop sticks in the truck's path, but the driver rammed the deputy's vehicle.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As house-hunters search for their forever home, indoor-outdoor living is front of mind.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The original movie, released in 1999, starred Fraser as treasure hunter who travels to Egypt in the 1920s with a spunky librarian, played by Weisz, only to accidentally awaken a supernaturally powerful high priest.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The other day, an observer decided to follow one of these parcels, chosen at random—a featherweight, toaster-size box from Sephora, addressed to 235 West Forty-eighth Street—and chart its journey.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Their entry into the conflict represents an escalation that could further destabilize the region and global markets, observers note.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The same thing happens again when the puppy encounters a duck.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Heidi Klum plays with an adorable puppy in the streets of New York City on March 30.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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Above the Agency house, a hundred yards away, Fort King’s sentinels scanned the area.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Academic medical center sentinel networks.—
Robert B. Shpiner,
STAT,
13 Feb. 2026
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The soldiers would have stayed as sentries before and after the performance, symbolically guarding the legacy of Taiwan’s founder.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Police had taped off several square blocks around Sixth Street, while local police and federal authorities, including Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents, were at the site, according to Austin police officers serving as sentries.—
Jack Myer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 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
Noun
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Parents, guardians, aunts and uncles don't have time to read every book on the shelf while trying to pick something for the young reader in their life, so here are some simple ways to determine if a book is suitable for that child.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hernandez listed herself as Ruben’s guardian or emergency contact in paperwork with North Shore Medical Center, Golden Glades Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Larkin Community Hospital — though Ruben and Carmen were married.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Watchdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watchdog. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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