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as in custodian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
hired a watchman to patrol the factory at night
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Recent Examples of watchman
Beyond the reach of China’s censors and watchmen, posters featuring Peng’s slogans spread on campuses and streets all over the world.
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Han Zhang, The New Yorker, 11 June 2024
Henderson’s first jobs, perhaps not surprisingly, were as a watchman.
—Joe Sexton, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Who watches the watchmen—or, in Fortune 500 terms, who audits the auditors?
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2024
His grandfather was the city’s first night watchman, and his father served on the school board, city council, and as mayor.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Feb. 2024
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Han Zhang, The New Yorker, 11 June 2024
Henderson’s first jobs, perhaps not surprisingly, were as a watchman.
—Joe Sexton, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Who watches the watchmen—or, in Fortune 500 terms, who audits the auditors?
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2024
His grandfather was the city’s first night watchman, and his father served on the school board, city council, and as mayor.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watchman
Noun
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Reggae artists and cultural custodians have also carried Garvey’s teachings forward.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
19 Jan. 2025
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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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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
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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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With Keegan Murray sitting out with left ankle soreness, Christie called up Ellis to the starting lineup and the second-year guard responded with four steals in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Jan. 1.—
Jared Weiss,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Coach John Harbaugh settling on and sticking with three new starters — left guard Patrick Mekari, right guard Daniel Faalele and rookie right tackle Roger Rosengarten — has paid dividends, too.—
Brian Wacker,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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One of the employees, Richard Montañez, who was a janitor at Frito-Lay, took this idea to heart and approached Enrico with the idea of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Affordable housing is designed to house those who make up the backbone of the economy such as janitors and caretakers.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2025
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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
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Najib had to propose a plan to support Samir in the U.S. as his legal guardian.—
Jazzmin Jiwa,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Founded in 1975 as the Retired Correctional Peace Officers Museum, the facility is located in what was once the warden’s home, just outside the gates of the gray granite prison.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Jan. 2025
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Of the eight employees charged, five have pleaded guilty and there have been two convictions, including the former warden, Ray Garcia.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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An American flag stands like a sentinel on a flagpole beside the Capitol under an ominously gray sky.—
John Blake,
CNN,
12 Jan. 2025
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Poignant, too, is a black and silver gown by the late Azzedine Alaïa that Gabet described as a masterpiece, stood like a sentinel amidst Rennaissance bronzes in the Rotonde Jean Boulogne.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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However, the line between being a supportive partner and acting as a caretaker can sometimes blur, leading to a subtle, but powerful shift in dynamics.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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His neighbor, Susan Dumond, told the paper that everyone in the area knew Simoneau as a neighborhood caretaker.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Watchman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watchman. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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