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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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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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
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
The movie features flashbacks to Kara's traumatic childhood first watching her planet explode and then witnessing her people, including her mom (Emily Beecham), die from Kryptonite poisoning before her dad (David Krumholtz) sends her to Earth.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Welcome to a Thursday Nightcaps — the one where World Cup fever sends one West Coast reporter flying into the air during a Mexico watch party.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
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Verb
There's something so soothing about sitting on the porch on a summer evening, listening to the sound of crickets and watching fireflies.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
The movie features flashbacks to Kara's traumatic childhood first watching her planet explode and then witnessing her people, including her mom (Emily Beecham), die from Kryptonite poisoning before her dad (David Krumholtz) sends her to Earth.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Noun
Sporting Park Sporting KC turned its stadium into a gathering space called Soccer Capital Summer, and will host a watch party for the United States’ match.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Welcome to a Thursday Nightcaps — the one where World Cup fever sends one West Coast reporter flying into the air during a Mexico watch party.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
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At a hearing on June 24 observed by The Times, 14 immigrants didn’t make their appointment, and were ordered removable by the end of the day.
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According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service and the Copernicus Marine Service, global ocean temperatures outside the polar regions hit record levels on June 21, surpassing levels for the time of the year observed in both 2023 and 2024.
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The shooter, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, died at a hospital following an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents.
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Members who have followed our coverage of Linde may recognize a similar dynamic, as the company also utilizes contractual energy cost pass-through clauses.
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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Additionally, the Republican Party is deploying poll watchers to monitor elections in at least 17 states this year.
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But it is being pitched to the general public, albeit to those who care about accuracy.
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Disengaged ones have stopped caring.
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That enables Cadence’s system, which is supervised by physicians, to alert a clinician when a patient is deteriorating before a stroke or heart attack, for example.
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Judge Stacy Street sentenced Beckwith to three years supervised probation, the court clerk confirmed to USA TODAY.
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Los Angeles acquired guard Darius Garland in a trade last season, and there are rumors that Kawhi Leonard is on the trade block.
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After the top four picks, the draft was considered wide open with a logjam of talented guards.
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But the book’s ruminative watchfulness is unsuccessfully conjugated in this overly sedate play with music, which has the feel of a song cycle, though sung by the fine cast with gorgeous, lonely sorrow.
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Hong Kong icon Tony Leung has channeled brooding urban energy for the masterpieces of Wong Kar-Wai, balancing the debonair ennui of Marcello Mastroianni with the quiet watchfulness of Montgomery Clift.
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Dogs are natural lookouts who love to survey their territory.
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Lin is asking collectors and vendors to be on the lookout and to let the arcade or police know if the cards are spotted.
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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