watch list
noun
: a list of people or things that are being closely watched because they are likely to do or experience bad things in the future
The animals are on a watch list of species that could become extinct soon.
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Easter Treats with Bluey and Bingo If your family is celebrating Easter on Sunday, April 20, this Bluey episode is perfect to add to your weekend watch list.
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Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 Apr. 2025
Kenny Bednarek Scores 24 Points To Win The Short Sprints
Kenny Bednarek is an athlete that everyone should have on their watch list.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
That expression has worked for a number of different characters over Cooper’s career: a carnival con man in Nightmare Alley, an arms dealer on a terrorist watch list in War Dogs, a nature lover with anger issues and a supremely punchable face in Wedding Crashers.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
Hamdan had been allowed to post bond despite reportedly appearing on the terror watch list, according to a letter signed by 13 members of Congress who slammed the Biden-era Justice Department for allowing the move.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 Apr. 2025
Kenny Bednarek Scores 24 Points To Win The Short Sprints
Kenny Bednarek is an athlete that everyone should have on their watch list.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
That expression has worked for a number of different characters over Cooper’s career: a carnival con man in Nightmare Alley, an arms dealer on a terrorist watch list in War Dogs, a nature lover with anger issues and a supremely punchable face in Wedding Crashers.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
Hamdan had been allowed to post bond despite reportedly appearing on the terror watch list, according to a letter signed by 13 members of Congress who slammed the Biden-era Justice Department for allowing the move.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for watch list
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“Watch list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20list. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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