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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
That said, some market watchers still remain skeptical about whether the ceasefire would hold.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
When meteorologist Jim Cantore starts posting, weather-watchers pay attention.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Potential leaks aside, the past year has given plenty of ammo to tech watchers predisposed to skepticism toward vibe coding.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
Still, market watchers largely pointed to SpaceX’s imminent arrival to public markets and Musk’s star power as the main drivers behind the surge in investor interest in the sector.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Three orcas that had not previously been recorded in the Seattle area have delighted whale watchers with several visits just off downtown this past month.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
On Earth, lucky eclipse watchers experience a few minutes of totality, when the sun’s disk will be fully blocked by the moon.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 6 Apr. 2026
Wildlife watchers will continue monitoring the Big Bear nest in the coming weeks as the two newest eaglets grow.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
But simply naming the great fear and sharing it with the millions of watchers in living rooms and hotels and airport lobbies was a trial almost too painful to contemplate.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
When meteorologist Jim Cantore starts posting, weather-watchers pay attention.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Potential leaks aside, the past year has given plenty of ammo to tech watchers predisposed to skepticism toward vibe coding.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
Still, market watchers largely pointed to SpaceX’s imminent arrival to public markets and Musk’s star power as the main drivers behind the surge in investor interest in the sector.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Three orcas that had not previously been recorded in the Seattle area have delighted whale watchers with several visits just off downtown this past month.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
On Earth, lucky eclipse watchers experience a few minutes of totality, when the sun’s disk will be fully blocked by the moon.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 6 Apr. 2026
Wildlife watchers will continue monitoring the Big Bear nest in the coming weeks as the two newest eaglets grow.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
But simply naming the great fear and sharing it with the millions of watchers in living rooms and hotels and airport lobbies was a trial almost too painful to contemplate.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watchers
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Meanwhile, Service Employees International Union Local 99, which represents roughly 30,000 support staff, including bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and special education assistants, met with the district Thursday for a mediation session.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The District 130 school board is set to spend up to $150,000 on an outside custodian contract that its own custodians claim the district does not need.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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It has been widely expected since Lam’s reelection as Communist Party head in January, when observers noted that his consolidation of party authority positioned him to assume the presidency as well.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Dube isn’t as panicked about its impact on wages and employment as many other observers are.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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If one or both parents or guardians can't be present, additional documentation showing their consent is required.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Federalist Society and its liberal cousin, the American Constitution Society, serve as guardians of the separate ecosystems in which the jurists live, socialize, and build their reputations.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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The signage lets viewers know it is made from silk chiffon and embroidered with bugle beads.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Therefore, viewers will see vitality, enthusiasm, passion for life, hope … something uplifting and useful.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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With both guards out in the Lakers’ last game against Dallas, James shot 12 for 22 from the field, scoring 30 points with 15 assists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Kneepkens, never really known as a defensive stopper in her time at Utah, was emboldened and challenged to be disruptive in opposing guards’ air space with her length.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The facility will also include viewing areas for spectators to accommodate organized events and community programming.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Stars made sacrificial effort plays that could convince most spectators this was a playoff showdown — Jamal Murray diving into the second row to save a loose ball, Aaron Gordon developing a limp then playing through it to guard De’Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama on game-deciding possessions.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Then the scenario shifts to a more straightforward sprint through on goal, with the alternating keepers instructed to be aggressive rushing off their line.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Raised by Samburu keepers who act as surrogate parents, these elephants are nurtured back to health and prepared for life in the wild.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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The state wardens and other cops who knew and worked with Bob Markle weren’t just honoring his memory by attending his funeral.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Armas said the prison wardens never switched off the lights.—
Manuel Rueda,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Watchers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watchers. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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