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.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
Here's who to watch for: The Washington Capitals Pre-season expectations were low, low, low for the Washington Capitals last fall.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
Patients can also discuss what complications may happen in their specific situation and learn what signs to watch for.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Apr. 2025
This season has definitely been a hard watch for the Shaunas for me!
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
Here's who to watch for: The Washington Capitals Pre-season expectations were low, low, low for the Washington Capitals last fall.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
Patients can also discuss what complications may happen in their specific situation and learn what signs to watch for.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Apr. 2025
This season has definitely been a hard watch for the Shaunas for me!
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Watch for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20for. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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