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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
Wood was a household name to prospect watchers long before that trade.
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Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Some Musk watchers on Wall Street are skeptical Tesla’s robotaxis are anywhere near making an impact.
—Richard Brack, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Analysis: Why the Molotov cocktail story matters By Danny Cevallos
Kid Cudi testified today that, in 2012, his dog watcher called to alert him that his car was on fire.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 25 June 2025
European shares surged in the first half of the year, massively outperforming stocks on Wall Street — but market watchers are divided on the potential for the trend to continue.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 July 2025
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Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Some Musk watchers on Wall Street are skeptical Tesla’s robotaxis are anywhere near making an impact.
—Richard Brack, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Analysis: Why the Molotov cocktail story matters By Danny Cevallos
Kid Cudi testified today that, in 2012, his dog watcher called to alert him that his car was on fire.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 25 June 2025
European shares surged in the first half of the year, massively outperforming stocks on Wall Street — but market watchers are divided on the potential for the trend to continue.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watcher
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All have since been discharged and their parents and guardians have been contacted by officers, Leicestershire Police said in a statement.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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Anyone with information that can help identify and locate the infant’s parents or guardians can contact the department or submit an anonymous tip by calling Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477) or by visiting crimeline.org, the release said.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 July 2025
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What’s the background for the Hall of Fame? In 2002, a group of local journalists and longtime observers of the cultural scene inducted a dozen worthy individuals into the first class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Cap City Comedy Club.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
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Skills that people develop in traditional studio and TV roles can translate to digital-first roles, including video editors for influencers and digital media companies, industry observers said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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The district's plan doesn’t require support staff, like front office, custodian or cafeteria workers, to reapply for their jobs.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Parents or account custodians could place up to an additional $5,000 in post-tax contributions annually into the account, which would invest in index funds.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Many viewers will receive the service for free as part of their subscription to cable, satellite and most streaming services.—
Joe Reedy,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
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Only upon moving through the space does the viewer encounter the platformed sculpture in full–a deliberate staging that echoes Giacometti’s interest in perception and movement.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Magic had help off the bench when 6-5 guard Wendell Moore Jr. posted an efficient 22 points with a pair of triples and 6-4 guard Alondes Williams added 14 with 4 boards, 3 assists and 2 steals.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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The kind guard in the lobby and my mother’s terrible, open mouth.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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The medals, photographed with blue and pink ribbons, are more minimalistic than some past designs, providing a canvas for athletes and spectators to project their own ideas onto.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The Bananas are known for fun tricks during the games — spectators have seen players wear stilts, dress in kilts and do backflips while catching balls.—
Irit Skulnik,
Baltimore Sun,
30 July 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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Isabella’s a keeper with an assistant-manager title in the near future.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Iranian officials and entities responsible for a crackdown on protesters, including Evin Prison warden Hedayat Farzadi, who was known for his brutal tactics.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
22 July 2025
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In May 2018, a warden at Arizona State Prison Complex Tucson met with Vitellaro and told him he would be reassigned to a residential unit.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
17 July 2025
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“Watcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watcher. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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