Definition of watchernext
1
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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as in observer
someone who sees or watches something a safari that affords wildlife watchers plenty of opportunities to see Africa's grandest creatures in their natural habitat

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Recent Examples of watcher Britell’s signature style combines classical training with modern hip-hop beats, which is perfect for the NBA — a brand that is both aiming to be relevant to modern watchers and acknowledge its legacy. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 June 2026 Princess Charlene's move largely surprised some royal watchers. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 Market watchers have predicted that the machines will change the world over the next decade and forecast that the industry will grow 100-fold, as AI's physical capabilities evolve. Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 3 June 2026 The news comes after Apple watchers spotted a mysterious FCC filing earlier this month for new over-ear Bluetooth headphones, though few other details were revealed. Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for watcher
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Noun
  • Teens ages 13 to 17 can ride solo with an Uber Teen Account that must be set up and linked to an account owned by a parent or legal guardian.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
  • Her guardian would love for Sophie to have another adult in her life who can be there for her and support her.
    Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
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  • Bernadette’s gifts were different, observers said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 June 2026
  • 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
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  • The college currently consists of 11 officers of arms, who undertake the genealogical research and act as custodians of the records.
    Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
  • Obama stopped by the Jackson Park facility to hear personal stories from custodians, security guards, visitor services staffers, and more.
    Todd Feurer, CBS News, 8 June 2026
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  • Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs reportedly averaged just over 16 million viewers.
    Jon Root, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
  • At its commercial height, the series amassed over 100 million viewers globally, according to Netflix.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 13 June 2026
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  • Players such as Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox and Knicks forward OG Anunoby don't sound nearly as excited.
    Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
  • Former detainees held at Camp East Montana detailed consistent abuses by guards in interviews with the USA TODAY Network, echoing allegations raised in the lawsuit.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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  • But rodeo attendees include hundreds of out-of-state cowboys and thousands of spectators, who come from across the country for calf roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, and the Pony Express, an eight-man relay race on horseback, which originated at Oklahoma rodeos in the early 1970s.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Roland Garros announced that all spectators with a ticket to the Arnaldi-Cobolli semifinal would receive a full refund, likely costing the tournament millions of dollars.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 June 2026
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  • Visitors can tour the museum in the former keeper’s house, explore scenic coastal trails and photograph waves crashing against the rocks.
    USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
  • For optimal storage, keep cucumbers in a produce keeper in the refrigerator's crisper drawer to prevent moisture loss and protect them from ethylene exposure.
    Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
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  • Including regular hours and overtime, CRS billed the state $496,080 to pay the annual salary of a camp manager, $959,088 for an assistant camp manager, and $687,856 for a warden.
    Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
  • The most unique room is the Beyzade Suite—the former warden’s room—set on two stories with a magnificent arched window that sits right above the hotel’s entrance, giving you the best views of the comings and goings.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

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“Watcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watcher. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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