watchdogs

noun

Definition of watchdogsnext
plural of watchdog
1
as in observers

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
as in hunters

Synonyms & Similar Words

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for watchdogs
  1. observers
  2. hunters
  3. watchers
  4. keepers
  5. defenders
Noun
  • But observers are still waiting for the announcement of specific policies, particularly any measures to significantly bolster consumption.
    Peter Catterall, Fortune Asia, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Moments after Mangione's identity was revealed by law enforcement, observers flooded his social media accounts to learn more about the suspect and potential reasons for the killing.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of observers
Noun
  • High season is typically during warmer months, and most apartment hunters looking to move want to do so during this time, said Saharov.
    Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Chris Sims Christmas tree hunters can score a free tree with all the trimmings once again thanks to Avalance Food Group and Twin Peaks Restaurants' 11th annual Christmas tree giveaway.
    Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of hunters
Noun
  • This highlights the importance of dedicated fire watchers and stringent precautions.
    Kevin Gu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Nathan Howard/Getty Images North America That makes some long-time watchers of the nuclear industry skeptical.
    Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of watchers
Noun
  • Tom Butt The East Brother Light Station is looking for the new keepers to start in April 2025, but two weeks of training would start right away.
    Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The film looks tint the life of the soccer star, who is consider one of the top keepers in Polish history thanks to a career spanning spells at Arsenal, Juventus, AS Roma and Barcelona and 84 appearances for the national team.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of keepers
Noun
  • Within the portal’s first day, offers to talented defenders were rolled out in full force.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • While the Argentine midfielder provided the finish, the chance was created by Palmer who took on several defenders before the ball broke to Fernández.
    Ben Church, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of defenders
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Thesaurus Entries Near watchdogs

watchdog

watchdogs

watched

See More Nearby Entries 

Cite this Entry

“Watchdogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watchdogs. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on watchdogs

Nglish: Translation of watchdogs for Spanish Speakers

Britannica English: Translation of watchdogs for Arabic Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See All

Point of View: It's Personal

Plural and Possessive Names: A Guide

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

More Commonly Misspelled Words

Words You Always Have to Look Up
See All

Popular in Wordplay

See All

More Words with Remarkable Origins

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments

Birds Say the Darndest Things

10 Words from Taylor Swift Songs (Merriam's Version)

10 Scrabble Words Without Any Vowels
See All

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
confused man standing between two doors
One Word or Two? Take the Quiz! Some words just need a little space.