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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Be especially cautious in school zones and watch for children and the flashing lights of school buses.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Nov. 2025
As the boat drifts along the border, watch for eagles overhead and elk along the shoreline.
—Shilo Urban, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
Travelers heading home after Thanksgiving should watch for slick roads and locally hazardous conditions, especially in the Upper Peninsula, according to the Climate Prediction Center.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025
That model was inspired by the Seamaster 300 from the late 1950s, but like all Planet Oceans, it was rated at twice the depth—600 meters—positioning it as the brand’s go-to dive watch for professionals.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Nov. 2025
As the boat drifts along the border, watch for eagles overhead and elk along the shoreline.
—Shilo Urban, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
Travelers heading home after Thanksgiving should watch for slick roads and locally hazardous conditions, especially in the Upper Peninsula, according to the Climate Prediction Center.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025
That model was inspired by the Seamaster 300 from the late 1950s, but like all Planet Oceans, it was rated at twice the depth—600 meters—positioning it as the brand’s go-to dive watch for professionals.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 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 1 Dec. 2025.
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