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. 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
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Noun
  • Under his watch, the once-traditional fast-food chain had launched updatable menu screens in all restaurants and a sophisticated mobile app.
    Elie Ofek, Harvard Business Review, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Ham-And-Cheese Sliders Grandma's stash of Hawaiian rolls is the secret to the perfect sliders, especially for a Sunday football watch party.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
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  • The biggest Flock controversy centers on allegations that law enforcement has abused the company’s surveillance network to target women, immigrants, and people engaging in legal activity outside their home states.
    Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • For a community that has historically faced discrimination, the surveillance potential of AI assistive technologies represents a genuine threat to autonomy and dignity.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Vigil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigil. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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