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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Anyone who’s watched Unrivaled knows this game is every bit as thrilling as any other sport out there.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The race is being closely watched as an unexpected prospect to help Democrats regain control of the Senate.

— Susan Page, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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