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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
a neutral country charged with the surveillance of the post-war rebuilding effort
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as in watch
an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity
government surveillance of suspected terrorists
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Recent Examples of surveillance
It was detected in milk collected as part of a surveillance program launched in December.
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Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
When the pen makes its way into Olympia’s hands, Billy recognizes it right away as a surveillance device and offers to take it to the police officers in his family.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
The county’s latest respiratory virus surveillance report lists 4,142 new cases last week, nearly six times the 736 reported during the same week last season.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Police are still searching for the man who attacked Young and Chanel after releasing surveillance footage of the suspect late Friday.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2025
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Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
When the pen makes its way into Olympia’s hands, Billy recognizes it right away as a surveillance device and offers to take it to the police officers in his family.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
The county’s latest respiratory virus surveillance report lists 4,142 new cases last week, nearly six times the 736 reported during the same week last season.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Police are still searching for the man who attacked Young and Chanel after releasing surveillance footage of the suspect late Friday.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveillance
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Each year, Valley Water provides funding for community projects that promote safe, clean drinking water, water conservation, flood protection and environmental stewardship in Santa Clara County.—
Anne Gelhaus,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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During her stewardship, the Bears won a Super Bowl in 1986 and lost a second 21 years later.—
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7 Feb. 2025
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The position flourishes when an offensive lineman does his job, and that has led to NFL quarterbacks giving their offensive linemen gifts like Rolex watches, and more.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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For its brand Chopard, De Rigo unveiled the latest Red Carpet design inspired by the jeweler’s fine watch collection.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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Children in the test group, though, were started with a ⅛ daily teaspoon of peanut butter, given under medical supervision.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
11 Feb. 2025
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Kids age 8 or younger require parental supervision.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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This location also offers resort amenities, including a comfort station, community spaces, lookout points, and hiking trails, depending on the season.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
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The public is welcome and should keep a lookout for tournaments, game jams and seminars to come.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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President administration's push to downsize the federal government has reached the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (), resulting in layoffs that raises concerns over the oversight of food safety and medical devices.—
Natalie Venegas,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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The project to build a bullet train from Los Angeles to Sacramento is an outrageous example of a public work that lacked any fiscal responsibility or oversight from the state government.—
Jon Coupal,
Orange County Register,
15 Feb. 2025
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Here's what to know California on 'high alert' as looming storm threatens flooding, mudslides, heavy snow A rockslide was reported by emergency management officials on I-69 in Kentucky between Dawson Springs and Princeton, reported the weather service in Paducah.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Brodeur said in a prepared statement that water management districts were founded to manage stormwater and flood-control efforts but have taken on other issues.—
Jim Saunders,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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The aim, according to staffers on the project, was to help the GOP win the presidency and retain control of the Senate.—
Corey G. Johnson,
ProPublica,
5 Feb. 2025
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Guatemala has also agreed to create a task force for border control and protection along the country’s eastern borders.—
Michael Rios,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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Our brains are electrical, and if two people meet each other in a state of deep regulation, the field of their calm expands way beyond them, extending it to other people.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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Addae-Wusu scored Seton Hall’s final 10 points of regulation, including three free throws after being fouled beyond the arc, and the game-tying triple.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Surveillance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveillance. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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