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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Ethics watchdogs expressed dismay this week over the deals.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
While StubHub maintains that it strictly prohibits speculative ticketing on its platform, industry watchdogs and frustrated users widely believe the practice remains rampant.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Government watchdogs have alleged that some defense contractors have overcharged the military for products and parts, and Republican and Democratic lawmakers have called for stricter oversight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Bank watchdogs in the U.S. such as the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency don’t currently mandate banks to monitor prediction markets.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
Having finished lunch, the pair lay out like old watchdogs on the sun-warmed stones.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
