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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
a neutral country charged with the surveillance of the post-war rebuilding effort
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as in watch
an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity
government surveillance of suspected terrorists
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Recent Examples of surveillance
Skokie Police Commander John Moersfelder said that evidence of the burglaries, including surveillance footage, has been collected from multiple incident scenes on Tuesday.
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Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The drone activity raised concerns over possible surveillance or probing targeting the two senior officials.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The police also need surveillance and kamikaze drones, as well as mechanics to maintain and repair armored vehicles.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Arrests, surveillance, intimidation, and executions have intensified.
—Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
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Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The drone activity raised concerns over possible surveillance or probing targeting the two senior officials.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The police also need surveillance and kamikaze drones, as well as mechanics to maintain and repair armored vehicles.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Arrests, surveillance, intimidation, and executions have intensified.
—Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveillance
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Naturalists and marine biologists regularly survey the island’s flora and fauna, as well as coral health and water quality, while a sustainability manager assesses how to strengthen long-term environmental stewardship across the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 2009, the La Jolla Historical Society assumed stewardship of the event.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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On Wednesday, the intro to space class at Metropolitan State University of Denver held a watch party for the Artemis II mission launch.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Under-4s are also welcome to use the Kids Only facilities with adult supervision, and all kinds of baby products and equipment are provided so parents can travel light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Lee is dating the girl’s mother, and the child was under his supervision at the time of the incident, according to an arrest warrant.—
Mark Price
April 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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The group ate meals that were delivered to her, posted lookouts for social workers and cops and stored drugs, guns and ammunition in her apartment.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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On the upper deck, the owner’s suite is home to its own private terrace, complete with a Jacuzzi gives you a prime lookout spot of the sea beyond.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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All private airport security operations remain under federal oversight and must comply with the same rules TSA agents follow.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Massachusetts lawmaker is part of a growing chorus of voices in Washington calling for stronger oversight of these betting platforms as interest swells.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, while working a day job in influencer management, an opportunity for Alali to fulfill her lifelong dream of having a pig came true.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Fiber also plays an important role in promoting satiety, which may help with appetite control and weight management.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The public displays of control are happening amid an internal bureaucratic collapse.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the major goal of the flight, along with putting the Orion through its paces, is to test the planning, procedures and flight control protocols for managing upcoming moon landing missions after a half-century gap between the Artemis and Apollo programs.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Taylor, the policing expert, said a PIT maneuver is a strong tool, but should be used sparingly.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Lucas Finton covers crime, policing, jails, the courts and criminal justice policy for The Commercial Appeal.—
Lucas Finton,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Surveillance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveillance. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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