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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
Her husband navigated between fascinated watchers.
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‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Brown’s citation earlier this week was seen by some close watchers of the award as a kind of corrective.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
For South Florida investors and tech watchers, the news is exciting.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Women make up 62% of listeners to true-crime podcasts and an oversize share of true-crime TV watchers.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
Civil liberties groups countered that the arrests were aimed at stifling free speech, and the firing of the immigration court judges who ruled in Ozturk and Mahdawi’s favor was viewed by many court watchers as part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to reshape the immigration courts.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Because these meteors appear to radiate from a position low on the eastern horizon for mid-northern latitudes, watchers in the tropics are best placed.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 May 2026
Jon Hilsenrath used to be the most revered of those Fed watchers.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 May 2026
All were there to see the curtain unveiled behind a monster movie that blended horror and comedy, helped bring about the PG-13 rating, launched Chris Columbus‘ writing career, and introduced a set of rules a generation of movie-watchers lived by.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Brown’s citation earlier this week was seen by some close watchers of the award as a kind of corrective.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
For South Florida investors and tech watchers, the news is exciting.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Women make up 62% of listeners to true-crime podcasts and an oversize share of true-crime TV watchers.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
Civil liberties groups countered that the arrests were aimed at stifling free speech, and the firing of the immigration court judges who ruled in Ozturk and Mahdawi’s favor was viewed by many court watchers as part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to reshape the immigration courts.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Because these meteors appear to radiate from a position low on the eastern horizon for mid-northern latitudes, watchers in the tropics are best placed.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 May 2026
Jon Hilsenrath used to be the most revered of those Fed watchers.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 May 2026
All were there to see the curtain unveiled behind a monster movie that blended horror and comedy, helped bring about the PG-13 rating, launched Chris Columbus‘ writing career, and introduced a set of rules a generation of movie-watchers lived by.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watchers
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The union, which represents animal care specialists, patrol officers, custodians, groundskeepers, patrol officers, aides and seasonal workers, said the zoo's last contract offer would have taken away their health care plan without providing a comparable alternative.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The midcentury abode was transferred to custodians of the McCann Trust that holds the property in 2022 and, after hitting the market April 10 for nearly $3 million, a contingent offer for its sale has already been accepted.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Many observers have argued in retrospect that blocking the merger was a mistake.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Still, royal observers have noted that any move to formally alter Andrew’s place in the succession could force officials to revisit legal principles for the first time in nearly 90 years.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
11 May 2026
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For example, the bill would require employees of private guardians to undergo criminal background checks every five years and get the education necessary for national certification.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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There are exemptions for certain groups, such as parents or guardians of children under age 14 and those with disabilities.—
ByMary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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The TikTok video shows the tenders total 1,640 calories, prompting strong reactions from viewers and questions about how the number could be so high.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Suddenly, big audiences are harder to come by, and advertisers instead must work harder to persuade individual viewers during personal binge sessions.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 May 2026
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Kennard, Smart fined Kennard and Smart were fined by the NBA for inappropriate conduct toward game officials, the league announced Monday, after the Lakers guards were involved in a postgame dust-up near midcourt on Sunday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Categories covered by this author include home warranty, gutter guards, pest control, mattresses, roofing, car warranty, home insurance, car insurance, weight loss and hair loss.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Newtown Square club has been preparing for months for the event, which is expected to attract 200,000 spectators and bring a significant economic boost to the region.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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Coffeehouses lined the avenue, and Si-o-Se Pol provided seating for royal spectators at boat races and other events hosted on the river.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Both keepers, Cleveland and Seattle counterpart Andrew Thomas, made some heart-stopping saves after halftime.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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An oil house and two keepers’ quarters (one is now a gift shop) were moved with it.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
26 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
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“Watchers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watchers. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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