watch for

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Researchers at Dalhousie are also watching for ecological effects. — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Here’s where things stand, why routine testing still lags and what to watch for next. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

No wonder, then, that a Vanguart is now a go-to watch for some of the world’s biggest collectors. — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026

San Antonio police have advised bank customers to stay alert when withdrawing cash and watch for anyone who may be following them. — Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for watch for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore