as in watches
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 vigils
As news spread, alumni, parents and neighbors streamed to vigils across the city.
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Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
The Minneapolis community gathered at multiple vigils on Wednesday evening to mourn the lives lost in the act of gun violence, according to CNN coverage.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
On Wednesday evening, the Minneapolis community gathered at multiple vigils to mourn the two young students and pray for those injured in the shooting.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Minnesotans attended vigils to grieve.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
The hour-long weekly vigils have brought out faith leaders and followers from all parts of South and Central Florida to offer prayers for detainees and speak out against Florida’s decision to construct the camp in the middle of the Everglades.
—Lauren Costantino, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
The hour-long weekly vigils have brought out faith leaders and followers from all parts of South and Central Florida to offer prayers for detainees and speak out against Florida’s decision to construct the camp in the middle of the Everglades.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
The Minneapolis community gathered at multiple vigils on Wednesday evening to mourn the lives lost in the act of gun violence, according to CNN coverage.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
On Wednesday evening, the Minneapolis community gathered at multiple vigils to mourn the two young students and pray for those injured in the shooting.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Minnesotans attended vigils to grieve.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
The hour-long weekly vigils have brought out faith leaders and followers from all parts of South and Central Florida to offer prayers for detainees and speak out against Florida’s decision to construct the camp in the middle of the Everglades.
—Lauren Costantino, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
The hour-long weekly vigils have brought out faith leaders and followers from all parts of South and Central Florida to offer prayers for detainees and speak out against Florida’s decision to construct the camp in the middle of the Everglades.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigils
Noun
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Geneva Watch Days opened last Thursday with a slew of new introductions that added substance and excitement to the weekend of events seminars, roundtables and events focused on the world of luxury watches.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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As residents prepare for storms, Graham suggested having multiple ways to receive information on watches and warnings throughout the weekend.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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Outdoor enthusiasts can book a horseback ride or guided hikes through Cocora Valley that lead to hidden lookouts.—
Boris Seckovic,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
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Smoke reports continue to come in from fire lookouts and aircraft are conducting reconnaissance flights to detect any new fires.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Vigils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigils. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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