watchdog
noun
a dog kept to guard property.
watchdogs
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pluralof watchdog.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For debt watchdogs, the U.S. hit rock bottom around 2020 and 2021, according Goldwein.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 20, 2026
If Paxton wins, an incomplete picture of his finances could prevent watchdogs from evaluating his conflicts of interest as a senator, Holman and others said.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
Through it all, neighbors have been vigilant watchdogs, monitoring Duryea’s social media for potential malfeasance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
But aspects of banks’ disclosures are not yet reported consistently, leading to concerns from some lawmakers and industry watchdogs that regulators may miss areas where risk is building up.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
Having finished lunch, the pair lay out like old watchdogs on the sun-warmed stones.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
