watch for

phrasal verb

watched for; watching for; watches for

1

: to look for (someone or something expected)

She watches for her school bus from inside her house.

The doctors watched for signs of the disease.

2

: to look for (something that one wants to get or use)

She is always watching for sales.

Examples of watch for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The job market is being closely watched for signs of stress amid trade war tensions. —Alex Veiga, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025

By monitoring competitive shifts, watching for consumer strain and adjusting in real time, retail teams strike the right balance between price and profitability—while staying aligned with customer expectations. —Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 29 Apr. 2025

He's been covering style, grooming and watches for over a decade, traveling across the world to examine how these topics intersect with the broader… Read More Read More On: Audemars Piguet Rolex Watch Collector Like this article? —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025

Analysts will be closely watching for any signs that this strategy has begun to pay off. —Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for watch for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore