Synonyms of vigils

vigils

noun

plural of vigil

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• watches
• lookouts
• surveillances
• observations
• observances
• inspections
• supervisions
• scrutinies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vigils

But the alliance held annual vigils in Hong Kong to keep memories alive across the border until authorities banned the public remembrances during the pandemic, citing risks to public health. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Hostage families and their supporters gathered at the square for mass rallies, weekly Shabbat gatherings, vigils and public events demanding the release of those held in Gaza. — Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026

The group has hosted and co-organized over eight protests, marches, rallies and vigils — some attended by hundreds. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Members are also holding weekly evening vigils at the parish to draw attention to this latest Eastside environmental catastrophe. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

The vigils — held at the corner of 7th Street and Capitol Mall — typically involved music, singing and prayers from members of different faiths, including Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Buddhist. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Meanwhile, residents in Springfield have organized prayer vigils, rallies, food drives and donations for Haitian families. — Gina Perez, The Conversation, 21 July 2026

On Sunday evening, hundreds of people gathered in the cities of Caracas and Maracaibo to hold vigils in the name of those who have died and the tens of thousands who remain missing. — Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 6 July 2026

The community rallied with vigils and blood drives, prayers and performances. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026