watchers

noun

plural of watcher
1
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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2
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 Why this farewell is so low-key Ordinarily, the weeks between greatest elongation and greatest brilliancy are prime time for Venus watchers. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026 Some China watchers, however, are keeping their expectations low, as both sides appear to be more interested in avoiding moves that would risk their current trade truce. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Market watchers will be tracking whether Phillips can pull off a reset. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Among Oscars watchers, these absences created no small amount of kvetching about whether the Lido had lost its luster. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 The Wimbledon men’s singles final typically represents the Princess of Wales’s final engagement before the summer break, although this year royal-watchers were treated to a whole-family appearance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026 That in turn has prompted exasperation from some officials and Pacific-watchers at the prospect of another summit overshadowed by rivalry between non-member countries. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 But most Fed-watchers expect significant monetary tightening soon. — George Calhoun, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 But the dinner — sure to send close watchers of the pair spinning — was postponed Friday, according to a report in the New York Times. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watchers
  1. custodians
  2. observers
  3. guardians
  4. viewers
  5. guards
  6. spectators
  7. keepers
  8. wardens
Noun
  • Today, fifth-generation Fiorentinos are the custodians of this old-world, grandest of grand hotels, nearing its 200th anniversary.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Many of them had saved money while toiling as farmworkers, cooks, custodians and construction workers.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of custodians
Noun
  • For evening observers, this apparition has been more frustrating than triumphant, with Venus lingering low in the glow of twilight instead of climbing into a commanding position.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Mundubile has alleged irregularities and election observers have also reported inflated vote tallies and improper administration.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of observers
Noun
  • The film imagines a colorful, family-friendly realm concealed just under the surface of video games themselves, populated by a covert guild of guardians tasked with keeping each title operating and preserving every player’s journey.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Parents or guardians of babies born between 2025 and 2028 who open an account, which is tax-deferred, will receive the $1,000 initial deposit from the Treasury.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of guardians
Noun
  • Opening this episode with a flashback from three years earlier is a clever reminder to viewers about where this corporate initiative started, and the arc feels uncannily like that of Silicon Valley writ large.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Some viewers used screenshots of the offer to accuse JapanLA of gouging.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of viewers
Noun
  • Three of the jail guards sustained minor injuries and scratches, Bland said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Health officials also advised residents to place draft guards underneath doors, make sure exterior doors closed tightly and keep doors and unscreened windows closed, especially while sleeping.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of guards
Noun
  • The case has become a national cultural fixation and a social media spectacle, gripping and dividing spectators well beyond the Massachusetts courtroom where the 36-year-old mother is charged with killing her three young children.
    — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
  • That includes having security personal who can deal with problem spectators, as needed, until police arrive.
    — Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of spectators
Noun
  • That could bode well for 6-foot-4 keepers Andersen and Jarry, while Levi’s 6-foot frame, combined with his professional inexperience, could hold him back.
    — Janson Duench, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Occupied by volunteer lighthouse keepers who live in the keeper’s quarters each summer, the lighthouse is only accessible by a 2-mile hike (4 miles round trip) along a sandy lakeside trail.
    — Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of keepers
Noun
  • Wolff then stopped his vehicle and was questioned by wardens.
    — David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The encounter fortunately ended without anyone being injured, but Parks Canada wardens were able to identify the hikers after the video was posted online and racked up millions of views.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of wardens

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“Watchers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watchers. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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