as in guard
a person or group that watches over someone or something
set out a picket to watch the camp
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Recent Examples of picket
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025
According to the New York Times, other protests across Europe could picket at airports, obstruct tourists’ entry to historic sites, and blockade tour buses.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Traditional homes may suit a Chippendale pattern or classic straight pickets.
—Abid Haque, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In the time since, the union workers have picketed 18 facilities nationwide where they have been locked out.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025
According to the New York Times, other protests across Europe could picket at airports, obstruct tourists’ entry to historic sites, and blockade tour buses.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
Verb
Those nine figures topped the picket signs of actors and writers during Hollywood strikes in 2023.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Traditional homes may suit a Chippendale pattern or classic straight pickets.
—Abid Haque, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picket
Noun
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Bringing in a guard who can make that kind of an impact would be of interest to most teams around the NBA.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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In the four photos, the Indiana Fever guard and the former Iowa men's basketball star are seen happily posing at various venues, including at one of her games.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Designers are seeing these rich hues used on everything from plush ottomans to wall art to tile.—
Kendall Bettle,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2025
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And while there have been many inhabitants of the building over the years, local legend says that at least one person has yet to leave: The ghost of Don Liborio, a merchant allegedly walled alive for the death of a young woman, is said to haunt the place.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The asset manager has evolved from a portfolio custodian to a business unit leader—closer to the CEO of the asset than to an administrator.—
Aurele Gouy,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The shooting claimed the lives of head of school Katherine Koonce, 59; custodian Mike Hill, 61; substitute teacher Cynthia Peak, 61; and third-graders Evelyn Dieckhaus, William Kinney and Hallie Scruggs, the Covenant Presbyterian pastor’s daughter.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Alyson had served as senior warden at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale and was a trustee of Sewanee: The University of the South, the Episcopal college in Tennessee where Josephine had graduated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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The warden of the facility then ordered a shakedown at the former cell, where a powdery substance was found hidden in the bed of one of the inmates, according to the report.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The board is fighting to preserve its designation as a community action agency, navigating foreclosure and cooperating with the Department of Administration's forensic audit.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
18 July 2025
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With many rare plants in danger, and an extensive specimen library to preserve, the modernization and renovation of the gardens progressed quickly and are proving all the more essential.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
Noun
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The council will also consider measures to hold parents and guardians accountable for their children's actions, including fines and parenting classes for repeat violations.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
8 July 2025
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Riding on the laurels of military success in Iran, Netanyahu and Trump envision themselves as guardians of the free world.—
Ayelet Gundar-Goshen,
Time,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Now college kids, young couple Zed (Milo Manheim) and Addison (Meg Donnelly) find a way to bring together the warring factions of Daywalkers and Vampires for everybody's well-being.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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But leaders such as Moore could bridge the warring factions within his party.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Mutu plants her bronze figures in the gardens like sentinels from another world.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Conservationists Annemarie van Doorn and Luke Playford watch over the region like sentinels.—
Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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“Picket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picket. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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