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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
But simply naming the great fear and sharing it with the millions of watchers in living rooms and hotels and airport lobbies was a trial almost too painful to contemplate.
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Sky watchers can spot a pink moon, a meteor shower and more in the night sky above Idaho in April.
—Hali Smith
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Sky watchers can soon catch the spring season’s first full moon rising in the night sky.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Prospective comet watchers should keep watch of that part of the sky near the western horizon between 45 minutes and one hour after sunset during the April 8 to April 14 time frame.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
For decades, oil market watchers have worried about the closure of the strait as a worst-case scenario.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Sky watchers can spot a pink moon, a meteor shower and more in the night sky above Idaho in April.
—Hali Smith
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Sky watchers can soon catch the spring season’s first full moon rising in the night sky.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Prospective comet watchers should keep watch of that part of the sky near the western horizon between 45 minutes and one hour after sunset during the April 8 to April 14 time frame.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
For decades, oil market watchers have worried about the closure of the strait as a worst-case scenario.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watchers
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Night custodians were finishing up their rounds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Athletic coaches, people responding to emergencies, people supervising inmates, custodians, and people helping children who need bathroom assistance get a pass.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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It has been widely expected since Lam’s reelection as Communist Party head in January, when observers noted that his consolidation of party authority positioned him to assume the presidency as well.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Dube isn’t as panicked about its impact on wages and employment as many other observers are.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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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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Recorded by hosts Ann Gadzikowski and Elizabeth Romanski in Chicago, this podcast is for the ears of parents, guardians, teachers, and lifelong learners around the world.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The signage lets viewers know it is made from silk chiffon and embroidered with bugle beads.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Therefore, viewers will see vitality, enthusiasm, passion for life, hope … something uplifting and useful.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Consider installing gutter guards or screens, which help block debris from entering while still allowing water through.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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For homeowners who want to minimize ongoing gutter work, guards represent a practical investment.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The facility will also include viewing areas for spectators to accommodate organized events and community programming.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Stars made sacrificial effort plays that could convince most spectators this was a playoff showdown — Jamal Murray diving into the second row to save a loose ball, Aaron Gordon developing a limp then playing through it to guard De’Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama on game-deciding possessions.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Raised by Samburu keepers who act as surrogate parents, these elephants are nurtured back to health and prepared for life in the wild.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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The zoo asks that no one approach her directly — only her keepers should make contact.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Armas said the prison wardens never switched off the lights.—
Manuel Rueda,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Watchers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watchers. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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