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
Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
O’Neil’s 15-year-old son and his uncle ended up using the two tickets, while O’Neil, his wife and another relative watched from a nearby bar.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
There is also a long list of bars and restaurants hosting watch parties.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
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Verb
Many fans simply want to watch baseball without being confronted by political or ideological messaging.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
O’Neil’s 15-year-old son and his uncle ended up using the two tickets, while O’Neil, his wife and another relative watched from a nearby bar.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Noun
Join Robb Report at Crockfords Las Vegas to experience the electric energy of a World Cup watch party like no other.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
There is also a long list of bars and restaurants hosting watch parties.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watch
Verb
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Juneteenth is observed annually on June 19 and commemorates events that took place 160 years ago in Galveston, about 57 miles southeast of Houston.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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These architectures allow organizations to observe operations in machine time, model future outcomes, anticipate disruptions, and increasingly automate decisions and actions.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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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.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
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The company monitors the amount of carbon stored in farmers’ soils and issues a certificate for carbon improvements.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Carpenter also says the district is closely monitoring some potential cuts to federal grants for students of poverty and language learners.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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But it is being pitched to the general public, albeit to those who care about accuracy.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Disengaged ones have stopped caring.—
Bob Batchelor,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Judge Stacy Street sentenced Beckwith to three years supervised probation, the court clerk confirmed to USA TODAY.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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After the top four picks, the draft was considered wide open with a logjam of talented guards.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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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.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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There are stunning views of the city from the various lookouts atop Mount Royal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
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The agency has also been urging doctors to be on the lookout and report any cases.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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