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, 8 Dec. 2025
Kurt's key takeaways Phone return scams keep spreading because scammers watch for any moment when people feel rushed or distracted.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Here’s what to watch for in your furnace as winter sets in.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 6 Dec. 2025
Championship Saturday in college football is here, and all four major-conference matchups offer plenty to watch for.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Dec. 2025
Kurt's key takeaways Phone return scams keep spreading because scammers watch for any moment when people feel rushed or distracted.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Here’s what to watch for in your furnace as winter sets in.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 6 Dec. 2025
Championship Saturday in college football is here, and all four major-conference matchups offer plenty to watch for.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 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 11 Dec. 2025.
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