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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
Wood was a household name to prospect watchers long before that trade.
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Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Some Musk watchers on Wall Street are skeptical Tesla’s robotaxis are anywhere near making an impact.
—Richard Brack, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Analysis: Why the Molotov cocktail story matters By Danny Cevallos
Kid Cudi testified today that, in 2012, his dog watcher called to alert him that his car was on fire.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 25 June 2025
European shares surged in the first half of the year, massively outperforming stocks on Wall Street — but market watchers are divided on the potential for the trend to continue.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 July 2025
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Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Some Musk watchers on Wall Street are skeptical Tesla’s robotaxis are anywhere near making an impact.
—Richard Brack, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Analysis: Why the Molotov cocktail story matters By Danny Cevallos
Kid Cudi testified today that, in 2012, his dog watcher called to alert him that his car was on fire.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 25 June 2025
European shares surged in the first half of the year, massively outperforming stocks on Wall Street — but market watchers are divided on the potential for the trend to continue.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watcher
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All 17 plaintiffs are former foster youth or parents or guardians of former foster youth, and are listed in court documents as John Doe or Jane Doe plaintiffs.—
Theresa Clift
July 18,
Sacbee.com,
18 July 2025
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The deaths of at least 27 children and staff at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas have some parents and guardians questioning the safety of summer camps, especially as global warming increases risks of extreme weather.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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What’s the background for the Hall of Fame? In 2002, a group of local journalists and longtime observers of the cultural scene inducted a dozen worthy individuals into the first class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Cap City Comedy Club.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
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Skills that people develop in traditional studio and TV roles can translate to digital-first roles, including video editors for influencers and digital media companies, industry observers said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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The asset manager has evolved from a portfolio custodian to a business unit leader—closer to the CEO of the asset than to an administrator.—
Aurele Gouy,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The shooting claimed the lives of head of school Katherine Koonce, 59; custodian Mike Hill, 61; substitute teacher Cynthia Peak, 61; and third-graders Evelyn Dieckhaus, William Kinney and Hallie Scruggs, the Covenant Presbyterian pastor’s daughter.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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This year's Run for the Roses also drew in the highest ever average viewership with nearly 18 million viewers, which is up 6% from the previous year.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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When Burrell didn’t appear on the show’s 28th season, viewers were baffled and even Burrell herself was confounded.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Bringing in a guard who can make that kind of an impact would be of interest to most teams around the NBA.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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In the four photos, the Indiana Fever guard and the former Iowa men's basketball star are seen happily posing at various venues, including at one of her games.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Upon arrival, players, coaches and spectators will be screened by security officers using handheld metal detectors and bag checks will also be conducted.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
14 July 2025
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However for next summer’s World Cup, players and spectators will benefit from other stadiums having this too, in Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles in the U.S., and Vancouver and Toronto in Canada.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Wyatt Kaiser is 22 and looks like a keeper.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Callender was back in his usual role as Inter Miami’s starting keeper on Sunday night against Toronto FC at Chase Stadium.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Alyson had served as senior warden at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale and was a trustee of Sewanee: The University of the South, the Episcopal college in Tennessee where Josephine had graduated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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The warden of the facility then ordered a shakedown at the former cell, where a powdery substance was found hidden in the bed of one of the inmates, according to the report.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
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“Watcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watcher. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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