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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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
Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
For years, 58-year-old Abel Linares watched his health slip away as kidney disease tightened its grip.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Calvert watched his district be redrawn twice and came out on top.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
McCarty could see the man pounding on the doors and windows, and the 6-year-old watched on as a fire engine and ambulance peeled onto the street.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Vande Kolk and the detectives watched the video a few times.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Still, Raz and Indig watched the competitions in Indonesia that week, as loyal gymnastics fans would.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
But those who’ve watched the Blackhawks on a nightly basis know Spencer Knight has been masking some familiar defensive deficiencies.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
The next day, when both South Korean ships sailed toward two Chinese aquaculture structures, they were closely watched by the Chinese coast guard.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
For years, 58-year-old Abel Linares watched his health slip away as kidney disease tightened its grip.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Calvert watched his district be redrawn twice and came out on top.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
McCarty could see the man pounding on the doors and windows, and the 6-year-old watched on as a fire engine and ambulance peeled onto the street.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Vande Kolk and the detectives watched the video a few times.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Still, Raz and Indig watched the competitions in Indonesia that week, as loyal gymnastics fans would.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
But those who’ve watched the Blackhawks on a nightly basis know Spencer Knight has been masking some familiar defensive deficiencies.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
The next day, when both South Korean ships sailed toward two Chinese aquaculture structures, they were closely watched by the Chinese coast guard.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watched
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For those not familiar with his poetry, Ondaatje has always observed the world with a balanced mix of delight, awe, and humor, deadly serious about matters of the heart without ever taking himself too seriously.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Designed for kids ages seven and under, its two floors are filled with environments meant to be explored, not observed, such as art studios, water-play areas, and gardens.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Align franchise, Lululemon hosted a 5,000-person yoga event at Beijing’s Worker’s Stadium, followed by local events across 43 cities within the next month, hosting a total of over 10,000 participants.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Another Utah State goal followed after a Boise State foul in the box.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the police source said Nick must be escorted by a sergeant at all times and is monitored with a video camera that is attached to his escorting officer.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Researchers monitored more than 2,000 people for an average of 12 days to track their rest and rhythm activities.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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His emotional breakdown after his victory was revealed said it all about just how much these celebrities cared about the game.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Both moms, clearly, worked too much and cared too little about their children to prevent something as horrifying as this from happening.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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One group of suits is being supervised by Kuhl.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Laurie Orlando, who has supervised talent recruitment and strategy at CBS News for nearly a decade, is leaving the Paramount Skydance operation — the latest of the news division’s senior executives to exit as the parent company overhauls its operations under an iconoclastic new editor in chief.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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People have eyed Pelosi’s daughter, Christine, as a possible successor, as well.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film is expected to complete production later this fall, with a festival run eyed for 2026.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Lopez noted that wheels had been added to the bottom of the gate, allowing for easier movement in and out of the park.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Police noted that the investigation is still ongoing.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Later that day, the parents of other dancers and talent-show participants complained that my afro had covered up their kids on-screen.—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The designer, known for his sustainable approach to fashion, made the Mudac’s modernist building pop with a selection of his exuberant beaded creations, and covered an entire room in recycled colored plastic balls in a preview of his upcoming venture into interior design.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Watched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watched. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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