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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
But long-time Nepal watchers advise caution.
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Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
Millions of Michigan's birds are heading south for the winter and bird watchers can track their annual fall migration flights live.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The same research also shows that YouTube video watchers are 98% more likely to trust UGC creator recommendations as compared to brand ads.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The segment of Meeting Place shown on the channel NTV was posted on X by Russia watcher and journalist Julia Davis.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
Millions of Michigan's birds are heading south for the winter and bird watchers can track their annual fall migration flights live.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The same research also shows that YouTube video watchers are 98% more likely to trust UGC creator recommendations as compared to brand ads.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The segment of Meeting Place shown on the channel NTV was posted on X by Russia watcher and journalist Julia Davis.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watcher
Noun
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Deanne Hullender, a spokesperson for the district, said 23,000 emails were sent to parents and guardians to inform them about the posters.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Fidelity Youth Account can only be opened by a parent/guardian.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But observers caution that these aren’t gigs that call for high quality drama.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Yet, as many observers predicted, attempts to extend transatlantic cohesion through NATO expansion ultimately provoked a Russian reaction that a transatlantic relationship premised on economic cooperation might not have had.—
JENNIFER KAVANAGH,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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Law enforcement are exempt from the law, as well as custodians, maintenance workers, and those providing medical assistance.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
23 Sep. 2025
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Egan quizzed the custodian on the relationship.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The video has touched viewers deeply, sparking an outpouring of emotions online.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Without giving anything away, the first season ends on a note that is likely to leave viewers wanting more, and that’s exactly the intent.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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This quarter also saw a change of guard at the top for European equities.—
Jordan Butt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The squad has a deeper bench this season thanks to the additions of guards Jordan Clarkson and Malcolm Brogdon and big man Guerschon Yabusele.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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That being said, economists are already warning spectators against relying too heavily on private sector data in a potential void of reporting during the government shutdown.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Those who stuck around on a dreary afternoon witnessed Bradley walk up to a spectator along the 18th fairway and ask to borrow his American flag.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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There have been a number of attacks by captive big cats in recent years, including a fatal tiger attack on a keeper at the Palm Beach Zoo in 2016 and another by a lion at a North California animal sanctuary in 2013.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Ferree is the third-string keeper, but Bombino has started 22 times this season and Soma has come off the bench in the last four MLS games.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Even after the state Supreme Court ordered her release, Bailey’s office told the prison warden to ignore the court’s order.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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Henry's most cutting moment occurs when the warden asks the stuffy Brit how the prison tea is.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Watcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watcher. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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