watch list
noun
: a list of people or things that are being closely watched because they are likely to do or experience bad things in the future
The animals are on a watch list of species that could become extinct soon.
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Here's your family watch list for the weekend of September 26.
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Devonne Goode, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
He was named to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-American Team, as well as the Bednarik Award watch list.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
It was then added to ESA’s watch list of possible dangerous asteroids.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Here are some of the best Netflix original films to add to your must-watch list.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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Devonne Goode, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
He was named to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-American Team, as well as the Bednarik Award watch list.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
It was then added to ESA’s watch list of possible dangerous asteroids.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Here are some of the best Netflix original films to add to your must-watch list.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for watch list
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“Watch list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20list. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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