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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
Over 130 candlelight vigils were scheduled across the country to speak out in protest of what organizers say is ICE's abuse of immigrant workers.
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Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
And the vigils ramped up again.
—Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
In Tel Aviv, silent vigils mourn Gaza’s children—absent, yet achingly present in large-scale photographs.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Tel Aviv activists hold silent vigils mourning Gaza’s children, confronting public hostility with quiet resilience.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Past disasters have left a painful mark for many, but they’re connected by strong community ties and have come together at vigils to honor and pray for the victims.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Tens of thousands gathered in Hostages Square, the plaza in Tel Aviv that has been the site of vigils throughout the war.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Community members gathered for vigils to pray and mourn as crews continued to work on clearing the scene.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit also cites a long tradition of peaceful prayer vigils and protests at the Broadview facility, where local faith groups and immigration advocates have gathered for years.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
And the vigils ramped up again.
—Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
In Tel Aviv, silent vigils mourn Gaza’s children—absent, yet achingly present in large-scale photographs.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Tel Aviv activists hold silent vigils mourning Gaza’s children, confronting public hostility with quiet resilience.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Past disasters have left a painful mark for many, but they’re connected by strong community ties and have come together at vigils to honor and pray for the victims.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Tens of thousands gathered in Hostages Square, the plaza in Tel Aviv that has been the site of vigils throughout the war.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Community members gathered for vigils to pray and mourn as crews continued to work on clearing the scene.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit also cites a long tradition of peaceful prayer vigils and protests at the Broadview facility, where local faith groups and immigration advocates have gathered for years.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigils
Noun
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But as watches shifted from necessities to collectibles, history became a focal point—providing bragging rights, narrative, and value marker.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ohio weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Yet the nation’s 63 national parks remain largely open, with many roads, trails, lookouts and wilderness areas still accessible.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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These historic mines offer great mountainous lookouts.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Vigils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigils. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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