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as in guardian
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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Recent Examples of watcher
Helium has emerged as a key focus for the tech sector as industry watchers cast their minds to the implications of a prolonged Iran war.
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Cuba watchers have had decades to get used to this charade.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Figuring out how to collect money from cam watchers and fans in general was always Radvinsky’s superpower as a businessman.
—Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Some 22% of watchers even say better AI recommendations would increase their streaming use, according to Deloitte’s data.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Cuba watchers have had decades to get used to this charade.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Figuring out how to collect money from cam watchers and fans in general was always Radvinsky’s superpower as a businessman.
—Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Some 22% of watchers even say better AI recommendations would increase their streaming use, according to Deloitte’s data.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watcher
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Parents, guardians, aunts and uncles don't have time to read every book on the shelf while trying to pick something for the young reader in their life, so here are some simple ways to determine if a book is suitable for that child.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hernandez listed herself as Ruben’s guardian or emergency contact in paperwork with North Shore Medical Center, Golden Glades Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Larkin Community Hospital — though Ruben and Carmen were married.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The other day, an observer decided to follow one of these parcels, chosen at random—a featherweight, toaster-size box from Sephora, addressed to 235 West Forty-eighth Street—and chart its journey.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Their entry into the conflict represents an escalation that could further destabilize the region and global markets, observers note.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Jimenez, who works as a custodian, said that shopping at the non profit's market saves her family a lot of money.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Night custodians were finishing up their rounds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The first episode saw 226,000 viewers, losing 21,000 for its second episode.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
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The rapper previously shared rhetoric widely deemed as antisemitic on social media, used a 2025 Super Bowl ad to redirect viewers to a website selling a $20 swastika T-shirt, and dropped a song praising Adolf Hitler.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Playing on the second night of a back-to-back after winning at Memphis on Monday night, the Suns (42-34) were led by two-time All-NBA guard Devin Booker, who scored a game-high 34 points.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Injury update Heat guard Norman Powell was ruled out for a third consecutive game with an upper respiratory infection.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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After 37 minutes of standing and controlling play calls, Lloyd went from an intense coach to a spectator watching from the bench for the final moments.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Its wicked sense of humor had spectators giggling throughout all three episodes, only to then break their hearts a little.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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The match was 0-0 until the 83rd minute in the first overtime when Andie Hafner took a pass and then slipped it past a defender and the keeper from 13 yards out to give Centennial a 1-0 lead.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cure, which opened in 2009, is both record-keeper and innovator, an admirable endeavor in a city that is the birthplace of the cocktail.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The sheriff also said the warden had reached out regarding an allegation of an incident under the Prison Rape Elimination Act, but then did not call the department back to further investigate.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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On this gravelly, dusty, single lane, Bob Markle applied a pursuit trick that wardens learn early.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Watcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watcher. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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