1
as in observed
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 followed
to take notice of and be guided by
watch what I do when I run into that kind of problem
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3
as in monitored
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 cared
to have an interest or concern for
you should watch what you eat if you want a long, healthy life
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5
as in supervised
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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Recent Examples of watched
The question is whether that arithmetic satisfies voters who have watched Coogler build one of the most ambitious and formally daring studio films of the decade.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
That night, from the balcony of the White House, Gerald and Betty Ford—dressed, inevitably, in red, white, and blue—watched the fireworks display over the Washington Monument.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The jury watched harrowing surveillance video showing Colt Gray’s movements the morning of the school shooting.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
But what Kucker and her colleagues found was that even when children watched with an adult or watched educational media, the relationship between screen use and vocabulary did not change.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
McNulty, whose termination marked the first shot over the bow to many of the judges in Chicago, also watched Midway Blitz play out with horror.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
In late September 2020, the hospitality world, including foodies around the world, watched in horror as parts of this beloved resort, including the restaurant, were consumed by the Glass Fire.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The group was interestingly joined by actor Michael Douglas, who spoke as Riley’s friend, while several Lakers Showtime greats watched from the audience.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Gilmore Girls star Milo Ventimiglia wouldn’t be offended if his daughter watched the show and thought that Rory (Alexis Bledel) may have been better off with someone else.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
That night, from the balcony of the White House, Gerald and Betty Ford—dressed, inevitably, in red, white, and blue—watched the fireworks display over the Washington Monument.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The jury watched harrowing surveillance video showing Colt Gray’s movements the morning of the school shooting.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
But what Kucker and her colleagues found was that even when children watched with an adult or watched educational media, the relationship between screen use and vocabulary did not change.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
McNulty, whose termination marked the first shot over the bow to many of the judges in Chicago, also watched Midway Blitz play out with horror.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
In late September 2020, the hospitality world, including foodies around the world, watched in horror as parts of this beloved resort, including the restaurant, were consumed by the Glass Fire.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The group was interestingly joined by actor Michael Douglas, who spoke as Riley’s friend, while several Lakers Showtime greats watched from the audience.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Gilmore Girls star Milo Ventimiglia wouldn’t be offended if his daughter watched the show and thought that Rory (Alexis Bledel) may have been better off with someone else.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watched
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Some tankers have been observed diverting from passing through the strait, Smith said.—
Spencer Kimball,Pippa Stevens,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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The armed forces said that no further drones were observed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The concern followed Liam Conejo Ramos and his father when they were sent to south Texas' Dilley Immigration Processing Center, surrounded by chain-link fences on a dusty plain about 75 miles south of San Antonio.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Dugger struck out, followed by Gasparino getting on base due to an E6 but is thrown out at second trying to steal.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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The training does not stop after graduation from the academy—Recruits are put on a rigorous on-the-job training program that is tracked and monitored.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sister Virginia Morrison fought with Mayor Thomas Menino and Steve Samuels to secure binding inclusion agreements at the Grove Hall Mecca Mall and monitored compliance daily.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Penix, Bernard said, cared about building a family, a brotherhood.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Ann Godoff, who died this week, cared passionately about her writers—and much less about her own ego.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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In general, children should always be supervised when using a microwave as temperatures may be hotter than expected with relatively short cook times, stresses Makayla Romboy, MD, pediatric emergency medicine physician at Pediatrix.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
23 Feb. 2026
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Some people receive care from nurse practitioners, who are supervised by physicians.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The city has eyed a shuttle service for years.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The fill permit request approved was for 605 acres eyed by Amazon for a future data center referred to as Hobart Tech Park.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Trump has embraced unilateral uses of force — including the once-taboo targeting of heads of state, a Harvard professor noted — to achieve his foreign policy goals.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Executive Director Ty Kovach noted that the acquisition advances the agency’s mission to provide equitable access to nature, particularly in underserved parts of the county.—
Yadira Sanchez Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The bread is traditionally made, with dough mixed by hand, then heated by coals from the fire, buried in sand, covered with more coals and left for 30 minutes.—
Henry Haselock,
TheWeek,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Watched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watched. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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