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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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
Anyone who has watched the last decade of merger mania in Hollywood has good reason to be skeptical.
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Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Millions of viewers watched with a mix of fascination and disbelief, but what happens to a person when they’re cut off from their reflection for three months?
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Frank Marr, a spokesman for Nueva Vista, a destination-management company operating in Armenia's Caucasus Mountains, has watched discount tourism hollow out authentic experiences.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Kayumi meanwhile allegedly told investigators he was affiliated with ISIS and watched the terror group’s propaganda on his phone.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Perhaps Selene should have watched the original Baywatch.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
Kayumi allegedly said he was affiliated with ISIS, watched ISIS propaganda on his phone, and was partly inspired to carry out his actions that day by ISIS.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
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.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 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
Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Millions of viewers watched with a mix of fascination and disbelief, but what happens to a person when they’re cut off from their reflection for three months?
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Frank Marr, a spokesman for Nueva Vista, a destination-management company operating in Armenia's Caucasus Mountains, has watched discount tourism hollow out authentic experiences.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Kayumi meanwhile allegedly told investigators he was affiliated with ISIS and watched the terror group’s propaganda on his phone.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Perhaps Selene should have watched the original Baywatch.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
Kayumi allegedly said he was affiliated with ISIS, watched ISIS propaganda on his phone, and was partly inspired to carry out his actions that day by ISIS.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
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.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watched
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Unlike the common yellow band, the presence of a red marking on the bomb is far more unusual and is rarely observed on standard JDAM munitions.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, much drier air will sit just west of the Hill Country behind the dry line, where significantly lower dew points will be observed.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Schwarber followed with a 427-foot drive that landed near the back of the second deck in right field to put the United States on top 3-1.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the days that followed QueenEr’Re's shooting, which captured the attention of city leaders, a mobile camera unit on a trailer was parked at the playground.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Rachel contacted Shelia while FBI agents monitored the conversation using hidden cameras.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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The second method is installing below-ground bait systems every 10 to 20 feet around a building; the stations are monitored regularly for activity.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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For a clerical establishment that cared above all about its courts, seminaries, and endowments, this was alarming.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 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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Huffman was also sentenced to 250 hours of community service and supervised release for one year.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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However, a hospital staff member reported that, in February, 2025, Adams asked the staff member to falsify about 25 documents claiming to have supervised medical procedures dating back months.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Mar. 2026
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Then Hannah eyed the linen closet.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 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 chill all-day Mediterranean spot is Manja, noted by its huge, curving aqua pizza oven and porch swings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The president noted that past military conflicts have dogged his predecessors, mentioning former President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and Jimmy Carter’s handling of the Iran hostage crisis.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Drawing Room extends into a calm outdoor courtyard fenced off by French doors and covered by a canopy of latticed vines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Tax is based on the price of oil once Russian producers have covered their costs of around $15 per barrel, so a fall in the price can substantially reduce revenue to the government.—
David McHugh,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Watched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watched. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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