1
as in to observe
to keep one's eyes on
I turned my head to continue watching the bird as it flew away
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2
as in to follow
to take notice of and be guided by
watch what I do when I run into that kind of problem
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3
as in to monitor
to pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose
watched the situation to see if it improved
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as in to care
to have an interest or concern for
you should watch what you eat if you want a long, healthy life
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as in to supervise
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
hired a high school girl to watch their daughter until they got home from work
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1
as in guard
a person or group that watches over someone or something
the neighborhood crime watch
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as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of activity, opportunity, or danger
kept a watch over the sick baby
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3
as in lookout
an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity
the little boy kept watch at the window for signs of Santa and his sleigh
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Recent Examples of watch
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
Even Democrats who detest the president might be forgiven for taking some delight in watching Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who bullied and humiliated President Joe Biden, get a taste of his own medicine.
—Andrew Exum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 21 May 2025
This time, that means 78 high-wattage jewels and watches.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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Verb
Gearing the project toward kids and teens was inspired by watching friends struggle to find care for their children.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
Even Democrats who detest the president might be forgiven for taking some delight in watching Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who bullied and humiliated President Joe Biden, get a taste of his own medicine.
—Andrew Exum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
Noun
Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania are under a flood watch through Wednesday night because 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible which may create river, stream flooding and other low-lying flood-prone areas to become saturated as urban areas may also experience flooding from excessive rainfall.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 21 May 2025
This time, that means 78 high-wattage jewels and watches.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watch
Verb
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The trend, which has been observed in other cities across the country, has placed homeownership out of reach for many Americans.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Episode 10 in particular indulged in observing how people come to depend on one another, portraying how Luthen (Stellan Skarsgård), the shadowy Rebel leader, raised his assistant, Kleya (Elizabeth Dulau), as his surrogate daughter.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
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Also be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow me here on this blog.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The morbid series first began in 2000 and follows groups of people getting Rube Goldberg machine’d to death by unforeseen domino effects — a timeless concept if there ever was one.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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By pinpointing high-privilege users and monitoring data-sharing behaviors, Reco assists CISOs in implementing stricter access controls.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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According to Bullrich, the agency has used the tool to monitor more than 4 million people across 1,328 matches, detecting 1,166 people with arrest warrants and issuing more than 40 resolutions to restrict their entry.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Who’s going to care if the guy sells an NFT or two?—
Christopher R. Weingarten,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
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Paul Nelson says he’s been here 45 years and doesn’t care much for all this growth, thank you very much.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2025
Verb
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In 2023, Florida ended a more than two-decade experiment that saw child protective investigators employed and supervised by sheriff’s offices in seven counties, including Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco.—
Christopher O’Donnell,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Over half of the meteorology positions the weather service is trying to fill are for lead meteorologist or more senior positions, including five meteorologists who supervise the forecast offices.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Heat mock drafts with 20th pick With the draft order formally set ahead of the draft combine, a look at names various mock drafts have linked to the Heat at No. 20: ESPN: Liam McNeeley, UConn, guard, freshman.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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However, despite the recent optimism, there’s one key problem that might catch investors off guard.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The extent to which the tarp roller was unusually dangerous and the extent to which a veteran like Ruf should have been on the lookout would be key topics in pretrial discovery.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 May 2025
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Police in Saint Peter alerted the public to Edwards and his car, a 2004 silver Dodge Stratus, asking them to be on the lookout.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Tyler eyed the bright orange sun, which was starting to peak over the mountains.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Still, Pritzker's balancing act—managing a blue state in the heartland with challenges ranging from crime to affordability while also eyeing a national platform—remains fraught.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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