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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
Five IEDs, as well as the chemicals and at least four shotgun shells, were found on adjoining rooftops, where surveillance video captures Gann placing the items, the indictment says.
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Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
Or they could be persuaded that financial surveillance of businesses for transactions over $200 is necessary to prevent criminals from moving money.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and seeking witnesses to the collission, Orland Park police said.
—Daily Southtown, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
The probe will include interviews of all responding officers and witnesses and a review of all video of the incident, including clips posted to social media as well as public and private surveillance footage.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
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Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
Or they could be persuaded that financial surveillance of businesses for transactions over $200 is necessary to prevent criminals from moving money.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and seeking witnesses to the collission, Orland Park police said.
—Daily Southtown, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
The probe will include interviews of all responding officers and witnesses and a review of all video of the incident, including clips posted to social media as well as public and private surveillance footage.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveillance
Noun
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Her advice on the seriousness of parental stewardship is never far from my mind.—
Darcey Steinke,
Vogue,
27 July 2025
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According to Seamless, Australia’s national clothing product stewardship scheme, Australians are among the world’s highest consumers of clothing, with the average person buying 53 garments each year.—
Patty Huntington,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
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Limited runs and special editions are, ironically, pretty common in the watch world, but add an extra layer of allure to any timepiece.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 Aug. 2025
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The watch is for Southern Craven, West Carteret, East Carteret, Inland Onslow and Coastal Onslow as well as Duplin and Jones counties.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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He would be released under the supervision of the U.S. Pretrial Services Agency and would surrender his passport.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
29 July 2025
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Other malls in the south suburbs have implemented similar protocols, such as Chicago Ridge Mall’s youth supervision policy, which was extended in December 2024 when a prank noise that sounded like gunfire led to a mall evacuation.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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The state and national parks, almost all of which are free to access, have nearly endless trails and scenic lookouts.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
27 July 2025
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Under Canvas Grand Canyon is well situated near the Mather Point and Grandview Point lookouts, while Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase is a great launch spot for those looking to take a pontoon boat tour through the breathtaking slot canyons.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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During his rocky tenure at City Hall, in addition to the four lawsuits, he was rebuked in an oversight report for pushing security guards at a migrant shelter then providing false information to cops in ordering the guards arrested.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
2 Aug. 2025
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Prioritize ethical practices Look for programs with transparent impact metrics and community oversight.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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When evaluating an investment, the firm also hires specialty and general management consultants, expert cost analysts and industry specialists.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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Her management at a kids agency had been clueless about what being at the festival would entail.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 Aug. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Oli Gamp,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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And in today’s digital world, even a small mistake—intentional or not—can quickly spiral out of control and damage trust.—
Maria Trochimezuk,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Studies show that napping supports emotional regulation, learning and memory consolidation.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Blackburn is confident the state will boost warning systems soon, but said that turning the tide on land use regulations could take years.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Surveillance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveillance. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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