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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
To take on this role, the water-watcher should be sober and focused.
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Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Legal scholars and court watchers were shocked by our finding.
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Ken B. Morales,
ProPublica,
1 July 2026
Sharp-eyed court watchers also noticed that Sotomayor listed $4,333 in gifted concert tickets from Rimas Entertainment.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The warm exchange underscored the friendly bond between the royal family and the superstar couple, making the possibility of a wedding invitation all the more intriguing for royal watchers.
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Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for watcher
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Legal scholars and court watchers were shocked by our finding.
—
Ken B. Morales,
ProPublica,
1 July 2026
Sharp-eyed court watchers also noticed that Sotomayor listed $4,333 in gifted concert tickets from Rimas Entertainment.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The warm exchange underscored the friendly bond between the royal family and the superstar couple, making the possibility of a wedding invitation all the more intriguing for royal watchers.
—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for watcher
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watcher
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The irony is that in not trying to pass muster with more conservative theatergoers (and their fastidious institutional guardians), playwrights have been winning over not just critics but also formerly squeamish artistic directors and perennially nervous Broadway producers.
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Evacuees must provide proof of evacuation, and parents or guardians must remain with their children at all times.
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His game-calling drew consistent criticism from fans and media observers.
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This development is often overlooked because many Western observers continue to see China’s space program as a purely state-run enterprise.
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The business solution provider, on the other hand, acts as the logical custodian of critical processes.
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Williams has never lacked interpreters, custodians, handlers, or rescuers with pruning shears.
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Kittrell hopes the series will reintroduce viewers to artists who don’t get the same attention as Nirvana and Pearl Jam, like L7 and Spin Doctors.
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The pro-government newspaper Sabah said dozens of viewers were offended by jokes on religion and filed complaints against the comedian, prompting the investigation.
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Los Angeles acquired guard Darius Garland in a trade last season, and there are rumors that Kawhi Leonard is on the trade block.
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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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Stunned spectators are heard gasping and screaming before people start to run away.
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Both players and celebrity spectators show off ace timepieces at the prestigious, centuries-old tennis tournament every year.
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Jayed ruled that Waldermar Anton collided with the keeper while the ball was airborne, disallowing the goal.
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Rest in peace, Ser Simon Strong, castellan of Harrenhal, drip king, stealth diva, keeper of the best vibes on House of the Dragon.
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Judge McCaslin weighed in on the laptop issue during Monday's hearing, saying that the prison warden would not allow Murdaugh to keep a laptop in his cell due to safety concerns.
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McAndrew served as warden of Florida State Prison in the mid-’90s, when Florida still used the electric chair.
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“Watcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watcher. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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