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as in custodians
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 observers
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 watchers
Football watchers are stacking up losses on their betting slips and fantasy records, but after every one of these aesthetically bankrupt displays, Nick Sirianni strides to the podium as coach of an undefeated team.
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J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
With negotiations in Congress seemingly deadlocked over a funding deal, many political watchers are predicting a lengthy period of government closure.
—Garret Martin, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
So what are distant Earth-watchers seeing right now?
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
With the collapse of the Soviet Union, however, Cuba-watchers in Washington no longer saw the same political utility in welcoming Cuban refugees, assuming that the Special Period heralded the imminent collapse of Castro’s rule.
—Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
But China’s economic data offers little confirmation that a genuine and sustainable rebound is underway, market watchers said.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2025
But there’s a strong sense from close US-Africa watchers that AGOA has never quite delivered on its promise of boosting African exports in a meaningful and sustainable way.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Now industry watchers are starting to raise red flags about ARR.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Even with the influx of storm watchers, the island is quieter during winter than summer.
—Alexandra Marvar, AFAR Media, 23 Sep. 2025
J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
With negotiations in Congress seemingly deadlocked over a funding deal, many political watchers are predicting a lengthy period of government closure.
—Garret Martin, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
So what are distant Earth-watchers seeing right now?
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
With the collapse of the Soviet Union, however, Cuba-watchers in Washington no longer saw the same political utility in welcoming Cuban refugees, assuming that the Special Period heralded the imminent collapse of Castro’s rule.
—Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
But China’s economic data offers little confirmation that a genuine and sustainable rebound is underway, market watchers said.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2025
But there’s a strong sense from close US-Africa watchers that AGOA has never quite delivered on its promise of boosting African exports in a meaningful and sustainable way.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Now industry watchers are starting to raise red flags about ARR.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Even with the influx of storm watchers, the island is quieter during winter than summer.
—Alexandra Marvar, AFAR Media, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watchers
Noun
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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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Two centuries ago, the Litunga (king) turned what had been his private hunting grounds over to his people as custodians.—
Mazuba Kapambwe,
AFAR Media,
10 Sep. 2025
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When the Braves failed to gain traction by early summer, the consensus among baseball observers was that Snitker wouldn’t be fired during the season.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Carr has been far more activist than many observers expected, with his efforts seemingly aimed more at national networks, not stations.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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The juvenile's guardians found two weapons with ammunition and gave them to police.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Sweeney’s brother and sister-in-law had taken him in as guardians.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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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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The screen’s bulk and curvature strain outward to encroach upon viewers, who watch from tiered bleachers enclosed on three sides by a chain-link fence.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
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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Harris was one of the best defensive guards available in the portal, and Rodriguez has been a solid contributor for Spain’s youth teams and played in the country’s top league (the ACB).—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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On Saturday, McIlroy repeatedly had to step away from his golf ball as spectators shouted obscenities and personal insults at the Irishman.—
Jenna West,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Where can spectators park for the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon?—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the view, the museum includes belongings, photos and memories of the lighthouse keepers and their families.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Kaliakmanis had two keepers for TDs against the Hawkeyes.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Clermont County Animal Shelter took possession of the animals after they were recovered by the wardens.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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In partnership with the West Virginia Division of Corrections, Smith trained over 230 sergeants in a single year, followed by sessions for lieutenants, captains, and wardens.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Watchers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watchers. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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