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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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as in observer
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 watcher And here are some great flags from CNBC market watcher Nick Wells. Kavitha Shastry, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025 Russia watchers have stressed that a ceasefire will need to address the root issue of Russian expansionism, and Ukraine's long-term security. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025 Crypto politics collide with digital finance as Trump’s meme coin launch triggers a volatile market reaction, polarizing industry watchers and prompting regulatory caution. Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 That is the real number to beat, in the opinion of many traditional industry watchers. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for watcher 
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Noun
  • The district has provided detailed guidance to principals and staff on how to handle potential interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and how to support students who may have a parent or guardian who has been detained by ICE during the school day.
    Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
  • She was placed under a legal conservatorship by guardian Susan Morrissey in 2022, and last year it was made public that Williams has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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  • The comet's sudden increase in luster tempted not a few observers to search for it during the daytime.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2025
  • This mixed bag has allowed observers on all sides to crow.
    Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
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  • Reggae artists and cultural custodians have also carried Garvey’s teachings forward.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 19 Jan. 2025
  • The same cryptocurrency that once powered the infamous Silk Road marketplace now serves as a respectable investment vehicle, complete with institutional custodians and regulatory oversight.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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  • These narratives — with their complementary arcs — also deepen our investment as viewers.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
  • As Kendra and Ben’s story comes to a close (for now), Blige is hoping that the heart of the story resonates with viewers.
    Nathan Vinson, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
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  • There are five other factors: Offensive tackles Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson, guards Landon Dickerson and Mekhi Becton and center Cam Jurgens.
    Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Poor Lars does try to alert someone while escorting Peter through security, but one measly guard isn’t nearly enough.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
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  • Just before the Washington Wizards and the Sacramento Kings tipped off their game here Sunday night, Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma jogged to a spectator who sat in the first row at midcourt.
    Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Grandstands and spectator areas, sponsors’ accommodations, TV camera towers and the like are already set up here, and will be set up at the other two courses.
    Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 16 Jan. 2025
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  • D’Onta Foreman had a 38-yard run on the second play of the drive, and Sam Darnold scored on an option keeper.
    Dave Birkett, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2022
  • Egan’s 1-yard touchdown run on a fourth-down keeper pulled the Chargers within 28-26 with 4:57 left in the third quarter.
    Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2022
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  • Per the logline, the reimagining will follow a teenage girl who is sent to a detention camp, where a ruthless warden forces campers to dig holes for a mysterious purpose.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Pro-Trump former prison warden explains his letter to Biden on death row clemency Ron McAndrew, former warden of the Florida State Penitentiary, has asked outgoing President Biden to commute all federal and military death sentences before leaving office.
    Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024

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“Watcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watcher. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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