watch for
phrasal verb
watched for; watching for; watches for
1
: to look for (someone or something expected)
She watches for her school bus from inside her house.
The doctors watched for signs of the disease.
2
: to look for (something that one wants to get or use)
She is always watching for sales.
Examples of watch for in a Sentence
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The Chiefs-Chargers game was a tough watch for fans, beyond the loss and missing the playoffs.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Snow emergency levels in Ohio With snow covering the region and temps in teens, watch for icy road conditions.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Parents can help by staying informed, watching for signs of overuse, and keeping open, nonjudgmental conversations about tech use.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 12 Dec. 2025
During wet weather, the DOT advises slowing down, leaving extra room between cars, and to watch for water pooling on the roadway.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Snow emergency levels in Ohio With snow covering the region and temps in teens, watch for icy road conditions.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Parents can help by staying informed, watching for signs of overuse, and keeping open, nonjudgmental conversations about tech use.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 12 Dec. 2025
During wet weather, the DOT advises slowing down, leaving extra room between cars, and to watch for water pooling on the roadway.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for watch for
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“Watch for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20for. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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