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
Over 200 students attended a candlelit vigil in his memory later that day, and the university announced via the Sigma Pi fraternity Facebook page that those affected by Daniel’s death can access their counselling services.
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Latoya Gayle, People.com, 20 May 2025
Aaron’s death shocked a community and led to vigils and prayer services.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
The attack at the Far Southwest Side restaurant ignited outrage in the neighborhood, where community members held a vigil for Barraco, who suffered a brain bleed.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
On Sunday evening, a small group held a vigil at the pier, laying bouquets on the ground, lighting votive candles and hanging a rosary and a small image of a Virgin Mary on a fence.
—Andrew Keh, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Latoya Gayle, People.com, 20 May 2025
Aaron’s death shocked a community and led to vigils and prayer services.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
The attack at the Far Southwest Side restaurant ignited outrage in the neighborhood, where community members held a vigil for Barraco, who suffered a brain bleed.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
On Sunday evening, a small group held a vigil at the pier, laying bouquets on the ground, lighting votive candles and hanging a rosary and a small image of a Virgin Mary on a fence.
—Andrew Keh, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigil
Noun
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Harmon highlights Angel Studios’ innovative payment system for filmmakers, which is based on watch time for a film or show per month on the Angel Studios platform as a percentage of the entire watch time for all the content available.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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The two limited-edition watches include the men’s Rainbow Mosaic, a clear multi-function watch with a rainbow face, and the Rainbow Logo, a women’s clear analog watch with a rainbow double G logo.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 June 2025
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Atlantic City police said surveillance video first led them to the 57-year-old suspect, who was allegedly seen on video walking through the city trying to sell the instruments.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 June 2025
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The suspect can be heard on surveillance video firing eight shots at the victims, according to the affidavit.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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“Vigil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigil. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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