Synonyms
Examples of watchful in a Sentence
We need to be more watchful of our children.
The hotel is being built under the watchful eye of its architect.
Recent Examples on the Web
Veterinarians continued to keep a watchful eye on it, however, with the assistance of some infrared cameras pointed at the avian couple’s nest.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
And police cars and ATVs were lined up in Lummus Park, keeping a watchful eye on the strip that has been the site of several shootings during spring break in recent years.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Once upon a time, under Universal Studios’ watchful Minion eye, there was a Storybook house in Studio City with a steep, sagging roof, a towering, tottering chimney and a yard so boring and prone to flooding that its charm was pretty much negated.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
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These window seats are a great way for cats to bask in the sun and keep a watchful eye on the neighborhood while safely indoors.
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
Detox is designed to remove drugs from the system — best done under the watchful eye of medical professionals, unlike how it’s often done in California, sometimes to tragic results.
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 9 Apr. 2024
To the court side, lending a watchful eye to her NBA superstar husband Russell Westbrook from the sidelines.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Mar. 2024
Explosive star event will create a once-in-a-lifetime sight in the sky
Astronomers are keeping a watchful eye for an explosive event, known as a nova, between now and September.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
While rehabbers such as Cobb have a place to do their work under the watchful eyes of trainers, nutritionists and performance coaches, the amenities are enough to attract a large swath of the substantial contingent of players who make their offseason homes nearby.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
And police cars and ATVs were lined up in Lummus Park, keeping a watchful eye on the strip that has been the site of several shootings during spring break in recent years.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Once upon a time, under Universal Studios’ watchful Minion eye, there was a Storybook house in Studio City with a steep, sagging roof, a towering, tottering chimney and a yard so boring and prone to flooding that its charm was pretty much negated.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Photograph: Medea Giordano K&H Kitty Sill Cat Window Perch
$32 at Chewy
$48 at Chewy (Deluxe)
These window seats are a great way for cats to bask in the sun and keep a watchful eye on the neighborhood while safely indoors.
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
Detox is designed to remove drugs from the system — best done under the watchful eye of medical professionals, unlike how it’s often done in California, sometimes to tragic results.
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 9 Apr. 2024
To the court side, lending a watchful eye to her NBA superstar husband Russell Westbrook from the sidelines.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Mar. 2024
Explosive star event will create a once-in-a-lifetime sight in the sky
Astronomers are keeping a watchful eye for an explosive event, known as a nova, between now and September.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
While rehabbers such as Cobb have a place to do their work under the watchful eyes of trainers, nutritionists and performance coaches, the amenities are enough to attract a large swath of the substantial contingent of players who make their offseason homes nearby.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
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“Watchful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watchful. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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