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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
Driving that valuation, prediction market industry watchers say, is the opportunity these markets have with institutional traders.
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Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Among those backing the former CNN anchor is Elisabeth Murdoch, an interesting detail for media watchers, given that Morgan carved out his Uncensored brand from Rupert Murdoch’s Talk TV in 2025.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Industry watchers are wondering aloud whether the AI lab is slipping back from the lead pack in the AI race.
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Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
While media watchers may be aware of the FCC proceedings, many typical TV viewers may not be, hence the public campaign.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
That, combined with an improving labor market, has many Fed watchers forecasting a rate hike before the end of the year.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
While the main decision was unanimous, serious Fed-watchers often like to know how various individuals leaned.
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Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Industry watchers believe that initial ticket sales could soar even higher — with some predicting a tally closer to $160 million to $175 million — given the goodwill toward the property as well as the sterling reviews from critics.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Still, Fed watchers say the fact that there is a US-Iran framework will allow Fed officials to avoid overreacting to another hot inflation report in June.
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Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Among those backing the former CNN anchor is Elisabeth Murdoch, an interesting detail for media watchers, given that Morgan carved out his Uncensored brand from Rupert Murdoch’s Talk TV in 2025.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Industry watchers are wondering aloud whether the AI lab is slipping back from the lead pack in the AI race.
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Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
While media watchers may be aware of the FCC proceedings, many typical TV viewers may not be, hence the public campaign.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
That, combined with an improving labor market, has many Fed watchers forecasting a rate hike before the end of the year.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
While the main decision was unanimous, serious Fed-watchers often like to know how various individuals leaned.
—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Industry watchers believe that initial ticket sales could soar even higher — with some predicting a tally closer to $160 million to $175 million — given the goodwill toward the property as well as the sterling reviews from critics.
—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Still, Fed watchers say the fact that there is a US-Iran framework will allow Fed officials to avoid overreacting to another hot inflation report in June.
—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watchers
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Williams has never lacked interpreters, custodians, handlers, or rescuers with pruning shears.
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Some custodians give checkbooks to IRA owners.
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The presence of observers from regional organizations such as the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, who were confined mostly to Addis Ababa, helped provide the election with international legitimacy.
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Electoral authorities and international observers have repeatedly defended the integrity of the process.
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This winning series captures a row of poplar trees planted along the banks of the River Po in Italy, which are natural guardians against flooding, now standing immersed in perfectly still water beneath soft, diffused light.
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After July 4, parents, guardians, grandparents and others can also contribute up to $5,000 a year.
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Television executives say those viewers have always been watching at bars, restaurants and other locations, so now the ratings are a more accurate reflection of the real audience size.
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By September 1995, PBS said the show was averaging five million viewers, the New York Times reported.
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The 2026 class has been considered one of the deepest and most talented in recent memory, headlined by a quartet of generational one-and-dones as well as explosive guards and elite veteran forwards.
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After the top four picks, the draft was considered wide open with a logjam of talented guards.
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The trio in tiaras rode in the parade in an open convertible, waving to spectators.
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The spectators, meanwhile, were a perfect mix of first-timers and lifers, with both groups taking their dedication to the theme very, very seriously.
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Gill leads the keepers in defending the goal, followed by Gregor Kobel (Switzerland), Beiranvand, Diogo Costa (Portugal), Benjamin Asare (Ghana), Mostafa Shoubir (Egypt), Eloy Room (Curacao), Pickford, Vozinha, and Mohammed Alowais (Saudi Arabia).
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Born in a facility out West, Yonnie was about 3 months old when she and her companion bear, Kodiak, were flown to Charlotte to meet their new keepers, officials said.
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The juvenile bear’s wander across campus late Thursday and early Friday prompted an advisory to students and a search by UC Davis police and wardens from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife as well as Yolo County Animal Control.
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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.
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