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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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 California regulators and consumer watchdogs disagree with AT&T on what constitutes a reliable replacement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Ethics watchdogs expressed dismay this week over the deals.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
“You must excuse my gruff conduct,” the watchdog said, after they’d been driving for some time, “but you see it’s traditional for watchdogs to be ferocious...”
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
