BABYSAT Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

babysat

verb

past tense of babysit

as in watched

to take care of a child while the child's parents are away She babysits their kids on Saturday nights.

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watched

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The summaries have the stiff, cautious tone of a book report written by a student who only watched the movie.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Over the course of her career, Walker has also watched the industry’s leadership landscape evolve.

— WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

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