1
as in to observe
to keep one's eyes on
I turned my head to continue watching the bird as it flew away
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2
as in to follow
to take notice of and be guided by
watch what I do when I run into that kind of problem
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as in to monitor
to pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose
watched the situation to see if it improved
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as in to care
to have an interest or concern for
you should watch what you eat if you want a long, healthy life
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as in to supervise
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
hired a high school girl to watch their daughter until they got home from work
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1
as in guard
a person or group that watches over someone or something
the neighborhood crime watch
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as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of activity, opportunity, or danger
kept a watch over the sick baby
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as in lookout
an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity
the little boy kept watch at the window for signs of Santa and his sleigh
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Recent Examples of watch
Eliza Berman, Time, 26 June 2025
Most observers projected the Chinese center would go in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft, so the Portland Trail Blazers’ decision to select him with the 16th overall pick shocked the crowd at New York’s Barclays Center, and delighted Chinese fans watching back at home on a weekday morning.
—Fred He, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
While this latest Vacheron Constantin is far from being a sports watch, the delightfully green central chronograph seconds hand lends a modern vibe.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
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Verb
Brian Seed sits in the background and watches the show.
—Eliza Berman, Time, 26 June 2025
Most observers projected the Chinese center would go in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft, so the Portland Trail Blazers’ decision to select him with the 16th overall pick shocked the crowd at New York’s Barclays Center, and delighted Chinese fans watching back at home on a weekday morning.
—Fred He, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Noun
Brady coordinated his eye-catching watch with another bold diamond piece.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
While this latest Vacheron Constantin is far from being a sports watch, the delightfully green central chronograph seconds hand lends a modern vibe.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watch
Verb
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This is a time to sit back, observe, and reevaluate your resources carefully before taking any big risks.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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The great American novelist John Updike once observed that fame is a mask that eats the famous — and Baggio wears no mask.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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Safety Tips for Marinating Meat To keep marinated meat safe and prevent foodborne illness, follow these safety guidelines: Always refrigerate: Store marinating meat in the refrigerator.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Together, the studies suggested that the extensive safety measures doctors followed weren't necessary for all patients.—
Liana Simstrom,
NPR,
22 June 2025
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The landscape of how these agreements are formed has also evolved: To monitor those deals, the College Sports Commission, established as part of the House settlement, will serve as a clearinghouse.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics gathers this information through a quarterly survey that monitors price shifts across about 80,000 goods and services.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Ryan Gosling is a middle school teacher who is tasked with a mission somehow more impossible than getting his students to care, well, about anything, in the first trailer for Project Hail Mary.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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Time for a new political party that actually cares about the people.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The flights will have regular communications with air traffic control towers, a wide array of sensors on board and someone supervising the plane from below. Plans for the company’s air taxis also are being tested at two other U.S. airports., Houston and Long Beach, California.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2025
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Never feed or approach bears, secure all garbage, clean and store grills and fire pits properly, store any toys when not in use and make sure young children and pets are supervised when outside.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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One potential reason why Clark’s peers ranked her so low among guards is due to playing only nine of the Fever’s 16 games this season.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Charania also reported that the Nuggets are signing guard Bruce Brown in free agency.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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While the campsites are not directly on the sand, there are several lookout points to see Pacific waves crash on the shoreline, plus staircases that lead down to the beach.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 June 2025
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Another option is to take the Silver Moccasin Trail to other segments of the forest, including a 6.6-mile hike to the Vetter Mountain fire lookout, where you can be inducted into the Ancient and Honorable Order of the Squirrels.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Others eyeing the results are not so sure, report The Hill’s Mike Lillis and Mychael Schnell.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
24 June 2025
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There’s just as much ambiguity among those eyeing a chase of the GOP nomination.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 June 2025
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