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
The vigil's tent didn't house anyone, however.
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The dogs arrived on Wednesday night in time for the vigil at the Academy of Holy Angels.
—Alex V. Cipolle, Twin Cities, 1 Sep. 2025
Chief Karl Oakman began the vigil by explaining why Simoncic wanted to become a police officer.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Show more The vigil included moments of song and prayer, as well as calls to action that were met with loud applause.
—Marc Santia, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The dogs arrived on Wednesday night in time for the vigil at the Academy of Holy Angels.
—Alex V. Cipolle, Twin Cities, 1 Sep. 2025
Chief Karl Oakman began the vigil by explaining why Simoncic wanted to become a police officer.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Show more The vigil included moments of song and prayer, as well as calls to action that were met with loud applause.
—Marc Santia, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigil
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigil
Noun
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The show, now in its sixth year, has become an important date on the calendar for watch lovers and the trade alike, and stands as the most inclusive show based on new introductions from the 66 participating brands.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Police also allegedly found a stun gun, a replica pistol, a surveillance camera, drugs and drug paraphernalia at the home.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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While Tranter tinkers and Zuzana monitors the wall of local surveillance footage, Karalis and his team get to work drilling through the wall of the vault.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Vigil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigil. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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