as in watch
an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity
kept vigil at their ailing son's bedside the entire time he was in the hospital
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Recent Examples of vigil
On Wednesday night, Gov. Tim Walz, his wife, Gwen, and hundreds of other mourners attended a candlelight vigil for the Hortmans at the state Capitol.
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 20 June 2025
According to the reports, loved ones gathered for a vigil on June 10.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, left, speaks at a candlelight vigil on June 10 in the city, while California Governor Gavin Newsom, right, is pictured during a news conference at Gemperle Orchard on April 16 in Ceres, California.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
At a candlelight vigil for the victims in Graz's main square late on Tuesday night people gathered, trying to make sense of what appears to be the most senseless of acts.
—Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 11 June 2025
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 20 June 2025
According to the reports, loved ones gathered for a vigil on June 10.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, left, speaks at a candlelight vigil on June 10 in the city, while California Governor Gavin Newsom, right, is pictured during a news conference at Gemperle Orchard on April 16 in Ceres, California.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
At a candlelight vigil for the victims in Graz's main square late on Tuesday night people gathered, trying to make sense of what appears to be the most senseless of acts.
—Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigil
Noun
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Walmart The Lily 2 is Garmin’s lovely little lady watch.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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Remove any watches, rings or jewelry that could constrict swelling.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
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Though the method of attack wasn’t revealed, an investigation found the hacker had obtained call and location data from the attache’s phone and surveillance video Mexico City's camera system.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Police said the crime scene remains active as detectives continue seeking witnesses, video surveillance and other evidence.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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“Vigil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigil. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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