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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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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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Markups apply to the metals themselves, while IRA fees cover account setup, administration and storage through third-party custodians and depositories.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, attempts to muffle criticism have backfired, some observers believe.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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All that instability, observers and advocates say, make the presence of outside observers even more important.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Before infants were enrolled in the AL16 study, their parents or guardians had to sign consent forms disclosing, among other things, the risks that clinical trial subjects would face.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Other exceptions include an allowance for coaches to enter during athletic events, or for parents or guardians to accompany a child or family member who needs assistance.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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The film directed by Vivian Sorenson and Jonathan Nastasi invites viewers to reevaluate the current American food system which has achieved massive scale, delivery of cheap calories to consumers and immense profits to mega corporations but at the expense of healthy food and sustainable practices.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2026
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Belber said the event traditionally stimulates the local economy, bringing visitors into hotels, bars, restaurants and retail shops, not to mention the prestige of highlighting the city of Albany in a tournament that draws international broadcast viewers.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
29 Mar. 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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Hundreds of thousands of spectators are expected to descend on the Space Coast this week for a chance to witness something that has not happened since last century.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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With 5,200 delegates at the Series Mania Forum, its industry area, and 110,000 spectators, 2026’s edition did nothing to dent the status of Series Mania as Europe’s biggest and most important TV festival.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
28 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2026.
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