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

As the morning storms weaken and move east, forecasters will watch for new storms to redevelop Friday afternoon, mainly from western to central Missouri. — Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

The once-in-a-lifetime concert, set beneath the stars at New York’s oldest lighthouse, benefits the preservation of the beloved landmark, which has stood watch for more than 230 years. — Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

To help prevent crashes, TxDOT recommends leaving more space between vehicles when traffic is heavy or roads are slick and watching for changing speed limits, especially in work zones. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Bojko urges women to watch for abrupt changes in any baseline patterns of bloating or cramping, and to be particularly mindful of early satiety. — Yonathan Daniel, ABC News, 8 July 2026

Rhymes for watch for

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