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
Scott admitted to lying to police to protect Daniel Serafini, the man who shot Spohr’s parents in an ambush five years ago as the couple watched TV in their living room.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
During the arrest, Coberg slowly drove past the scene in a black Cadillac Escalade SUV — with the window rolled down — as Iza watched from the back seat.
—City News Service, Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Some students watched in fear as the fire grew outside the school windows that afternoon.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Levy sat in the lobby and watched passengers move efficiently through security at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Since then, every appearance has been closely watched.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
From his cell nearly 20 years ago, James Duckett watched as the world searched for his missing 2-year-old grandson, Trenton Duckett, and relied on family visitors and a prison chaplain to keep him updated.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
The official Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim watched the strike drill involving a dozen 600-millimeter, ultraprecision rocket launchers off North Korea’s east coast on Saturday.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 15 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
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
During the arrest, Coberg slowly drove past the scene in a black Cadillac Escalade SUV — with the window rolled down — as Iza watched from the back seat.
—City News Service, Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Some students watched in fear as the fire grew outside the school windows that afternoon.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Levy sat in the lobby and watched passengers move efficiently through security at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Since then, every appearance has been closely watched.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
From his cell nearly 20 years ago, James Duckett watched as the world searched for his missing 2-year-old grandson, Trenton Duckett, and relied on family visitors and a prison chaplain to keep him updated.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
The official Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim watched the strike drill involving a dozen 600-millimeter, ultraprecision rocket launchers off North Korea’s east coast on Saturday.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watched
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Spectral clues pointing to frozen carbon dioxide Using Webb’s medium-resolution spectrometer, the researchers observed the central region of the nebula, including the star, the dusty torus, and the inner sections of the bipolar lobes.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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In the five days after Operation Epic Fury began, Secure Community Network observed more than 8,200 violent online threats, the highest number ever recorded over a five-day span.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Red Sox prospect Tyler Uberstine gave up a one-out double to 2025 NL Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin, and Matt Olson followed with a two-run homer.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Buetane, trained by Bob Baffert, was fourth, followed by Lockstocknpharoah.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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The company later said an email from the senator's office did not reach its CEO due to spam filtering and that its privacy channels are actively monitored.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
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This conversation takes place two years before the founding of the BDS movement, and long before Jewish groups like IfNotNow started protesting Birthright, but Mara’s already skeptical about the idea of being flown to some homeland she’s never cared about.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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No matter what the conversation is around the 83 points, from this conversation forward, his family’s last name, which no one at some point in life cared about outside of his family, is now in the history books.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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All schools will be open, breakfast and lunch will be provided, and all students will be properly supervised.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mojtaba Khamenei was selected by Iran's Assembly of Experts, comprised of 88 clerics and supervised by the 12-member Guardian Council, which acts as a watchdog for Iran's constitution.—
Claire Day,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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But the starters and reserves at pass rusher are being eyed suspiciously at this early point of the offseason.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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At this stage of his career, Jones should be eyed as a third-down back in a committee.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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On the morning of March 14, hospital staff noted his tongue had swollen and administered epinephrine.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The situation could change as its only been slightly over two weeks since the conflict began, as ISW noted.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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For most of the second half of Friday night’s semifinal game against Houston at T-Mobile Center, the Hall of Fame coach covered his mouth with his knuckles, his silver wedding band glinting under the lights.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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The two treks covered roughly the same ground but branched off to different micro zones within an area of the grove that was more or less burned flat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Watched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watched. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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