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as in guardian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
the inexperienced babysitter turned out to be a well-meaning but hopelessly incompetent watcher of young children
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Recent Examples of watcher
Neither film is expected to blink, which is surprising to box office watchers because there’s so much overlap in the target audience.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The song is that of a humpback whale, a marine giant beloved by whale watchers for its docile nature and spectacular leaps from the water, and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, said researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The bubble was, by even the most faithful bubble watchers, unwatchable.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 15 Mar. 2026
For a wide swath of Oscar watchers, Best Actress is the most important category.
—Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The song is that of a humpback whale, a marine giant beloved by whale watchers for its docile nature and spectacular leaps from the water, and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, said researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The bubble was, by even the most faithful bubble watchers, unwatchable.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 15 Mar. 2026
For a wide swath of Oscar watchers, Best Actress is the most important category.
—Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watcher
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The roughly 93-square-mile base houses the 49th Wing, which supports national security work and includes combat-ready airmen and guardians, according to its website.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Parent voters must provide additional identification or documentation that establishes themselves as the parent, legal guardian or temporary custodian of a child enrolled in the school.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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This might make observers wonder why Lee even bothered to introduce the measure.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The comments highlight growing concerns among international observers that the current conflict, while degrading Iran’s infrastructure, may not prevent the country from eventually rebuilding its nuclear program.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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The union represents more than 30,000 district employees, including teacher aides, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, computer techs, custodians and gardeners.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Parent voters must provide additional identification or documentation that establishes themselves as the parent, legal guardian or temporary custodian of a child enrolled in the school.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Timing each prop to the corresponding words, viewers leapt to their feet to try and get a better glimpse — and stayed there, reveling in the song’s chorus.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a new birding scope with viewers at standard and accessible heights being installed before the Birding Festival, which takes place May 14-17.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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Furthermore, the complex is set to go back on the market, a pending sale that caught tenants off guard.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Witten Van Hoy, Wesley Harvey and Samir Camacho all stood out physically and will have a chance to compete with some older veterans like transfer guards Jaheim Buchanon and Noah McKinney.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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For spectators heading downtown, here's what to know for Sunday's race.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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That represents an increase of nearly 2,000 spectators per outing, which equates to a 7% rise compared with the same point in 2024-25.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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Neither keeper faced a shot on goal in a scoreless first half.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Dante Sealy put a dangerous corner into the box, then SKC keeper John Pulskamp unconvincingly parried it off the crossbar and down to a thankful Frederick, who cleaned up for an easy one.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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Armas said the prison wardens never switched off the lights.—
Manuel Rueda,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
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Creators Christy Karacas, Stephen Warbrick, and Ben Gruber eke out delightful character work along the way, like when Jared, bruised by the warden’s disdain for his pitches to improve the prison, takes over for an episode by pulling a Weekend at Bernie’s after the warden hits his head.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Watcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watcher. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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