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, 15 May 2025
Rent a kayak or paddleboard and glide along the shore, watching for herons and turtles.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
On Thursday, a Beyonce performance is scheduled in Soldier Field so fans should watch for weather developments.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
The ending date to watch for symptoms is May 23, 26 and 27, respectively.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
Rent a kayak or paddleboard and glide along the shore, watching for herons and turtles.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
On Thursday, a Beyonce performance is scheduled in Soldier Field so fans should watch for weather developments.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
The ending date to watch for symptoms is May 23, 26 and 27, respectively.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 15 May 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 21 May. 2025.
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