1
as in to observe
to keep one's eyes on
I turned my head to continue watching the bird as it flew away
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2
as in to follow
to take notice of and be guided by
watch what I do when I run into that kind of problem
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3
as in to monitor
to pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose
watched the situation to see if it improved
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as in to care
to have an interest or concern for
you should watch what you eat if you want a long, healthy life
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as in to supervise
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
hired a high school girl to watch their daughter until they got home from work
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1
as in guard
a person or group that watches over someone or something
the neighborhood crime watch
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as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of activity, opportunity, or danger
kept a watch over the sick baby
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as in lookout
an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity
the little boy kept watch at the window for signs of Santa and his sleigh
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Recent Examples of watch
George Yang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
His announcement comes as movie ticket sales are down in the US, and as consumers have shifted their viewing habits to streaming platforms to watch at home.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 4 Oct. 2025
Drone watch in Western Europe Munich becomes the latest European airport to close after sightings of drones nearby.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Imagine if someone watched Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame without having seen the previous MCU movies.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
His announcement comes as movie ticket sales are down in the US, and as consumers have shifted their viewing habits to streaming platforms to watch at home.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett defended the city's response to gun violence after some suggested the state should take over crime watch in the city.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 4 Oct. 2025
Drone watch in Western Europe Munich becomes the latest European airport to close after sightings of drones nearby.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
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Millions of miles of flying feels like an adequate amount of time to observe travelers struggle with bulky items, search endlessly for a gadget in a tangle of monochromatic accessories, and look longingly at their seatmate who seems to have it all together.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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National Taco Day is observed on the first Tuesday of October, according to National Day Calendar.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Xiao reportedly built his fortune in business with Communist Party leaders and is currently in prison following a high-profile abduction by Chinese agents and subsequent disappearance.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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And another tropical system following on the heels of Priscilla early next week could pile onto the flood threat.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Strufe adds that while intelligence agencies or cybercriminals have simpler ways to monitor people – such as accessing CCTV cameras or video doorbells – the widespread presence of wireless networks could eventually form a near-comprehensive surveillance infrastructure.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Chicago Cubs, the team that drafted Schwarber, are one team in particular to monitor as negotiations unfold.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nobody cares, nobody’s going to feel sorry for you.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Paramount is believed to be spending $150 million on the maneuver, one that even insiders acknowledge has only a slim guarantee of succeeding and could draw more scrutiny than the company cares to attract.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Sebastio supervises retail, finance and an in-house team of three designers for product consistency, as the brand was first inspired by his own and his father’s wardrobe.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Exantus was previously permitted to be supervised in Florida upon his release from prison in accordance with an interstate compact, Hall said.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Orlando Magic have cut ties with guard Johnell Davis and forward Justin Minaya.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Here, to avoid drawing attention, interrogators and guards dressed as civilians, uniformed personnel were prohibited and unmarked vans and other regular vehicles moved prisoners in and out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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This patience is watchfulness, not idleness.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The complaint also alleges that Dennis did not maintain proper lookout, did not keep her vehicle under proper control, did not apply her brakes, and did not utilize the last clear chance, in addition to driving under the influence.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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These historic mines offer great mountainous lookouts.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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