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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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Yet some market watchers are skeptical that the deal with Britain, which leaves in place a 10% U.S. tariff on British imports, will do much to ease global trade tensions — especially with far more challenging negotiations ahead with trading partners such as Canada, China and the European Union.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 May 2025
Also, Robert Stroud ... wasn’t really a bird watcher.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2025
During the peak, NASA says, observers could see up to 50 meteors per hour—though, in reality, most watchers in the Northern Hemisphere will see a little over ten per hour in good conditions.
—Kayla Randall, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Scientists and satellite watchers will be able to narrow down their predictions about the potential impact as the re-entry date approaches.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 May 2025
Also, Robert Stroud ... wasn’t really a bird watcher.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2025
During the peak, NASA says, observers could see up to 50 meteors per hour—though, in reality, most watchers in the Northern Hemisphere will see a little over ten per hour in good conditions.
—Kayla Randall, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Scientists and satellite watchers will be able to narrow down their predictions about the potential impact as the re-entry date approaches.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watcher
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The district also has 14 area security managers and about 90 armed guardians, positions that didn’t exist prior to Stoneman Douglas.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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The hackers are now requesting additional ransoms from individual schools for this data, as one Toronto district outlined in a letter this week to parents and guardians.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2025
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The Indian government has cracked down in areas where Maoist groups are active – an approach that, while appearing to reduce the threat level, has been criticized by some observers as heavy-handed and prone to abuse.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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Roberts, Barrett and Gorsuch are seen as key swing votes Two conservative justices — John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett — are seen by veteran court observers as the most likely swing votes in the birthright citizenship case.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Mistakes can lead to taxes or penalties, so custodians play a key role in helping account holders stay on track.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Journalists should not be in a position to be asking for approval from hundreds of Colorado government custodians of public records.—
Jim Martin,
Denver Post,
1 May 2025
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Moonrise will occur at 9:33 p.m. EDT (0133 GMT on May 14) for viewers in New York, for example, who will see Antares glowing to its lower left.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
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Brands can capture viewers’ attention and create a strong emotional connection, therefore making the advertising experience more memorable.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Heat mock drafts with 20th pick With the draft order formally set ahead of the draft combine, a look at names various mock drafts have linked to the Heat at No. 20: ESPN: Liam McNeeley, UConn, guard, freshman.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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However, despite the recent optimism, there’s one key problem that might catch investors off guard.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Tens of thousands of spectators have packed St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, waiting for the white smoke that signals the election of a new pope.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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When the popular aquatic show debuted in 2010, the theater’s massive pool and multi-level stage attracted 6 million spectators during its initial run.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Isabella’s a keeper with an assistant-manager title in the near future.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Callender was back in his usual role as Inter Miami’s starting keeper on Sunday night against Toronto FC at Chase Stadium.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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At the time, the fire was between 10 and 20 acres, said Trevor Raynor, a warden with the fire service.—
Ed Shanahan,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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But Benedict lived on for nine more years, a de facto warden of his legacy.—
Howard Chua-Eoan,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Watcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watcher. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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