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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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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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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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
Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
His podcast blitz this year underscored that effort, seemingly strategically designed to appeal to the entertainment addicts who watch Chicken Shop Date, the women who watch IMO and the increasingly broad appeal of New Heights, which has been booking A-lister after A-lister this year.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Stay informed about tornado watches and warnings through regular updates on local news or a NOAA Weather Radio.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Even Americans who have never watched a minute of C-SPAN, or get a little lost in the alphabet soup of other agencies, will probably never forget standing in Yosemite Valley and admiring a towering waterfall.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
His podcast blitz this year underscored that effort, seemingly strategically designed to appeal to the entertainment addicts who watch Chicken Shop Date, the women who watch IMO and the increasingly broad appeal of New Heights, which has been booking A-lister after A-lister this year.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
When the episode aired Friday, March 6, Kobrya hoped to host a watch party with friends and family to surprise them with the appearance.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Stay informed about tornado watches and warnings through regular updates on local news or a NOAA Weather Radio.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watch
Verb
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This technology enables radars to observe moving targets from multiple angles, capturing more dynamic information to determine their attributes – and even distinguish potential decoy drones from the actual attackers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Beginning on the evening of March 2, Jewish communities around the world observed the holiday of Purim.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Newport Beach has a new e-bike ordinance that imposes fines or possible impounding of e-bikes if the rules aren't followed.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The warning followed reports that Iranian forces had begun laying mines in the channel linking the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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California taking ‘posture of preparedness,’ governor says While authorities said there is no specific threat to the region, officials across California have also been monitoring broader security concerns tied to international tensions.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Even after seizing a wanted dictator out of Venezuela and while monitoring an air war in Iran.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Even in just my first few weeks, the ways people care about and show up for their Northland neighbors have been apparent.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Will customers care less about Hilton and Delta points when their bots are just making all their plans in the background?—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Temporary monitoring, including fire watch coverage, may help show that building managers took steps to supervise the property while repairs were underway.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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All schools will be open, breakfast and lunch will be provided, and all students will be properly supervised.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In these situations, fire watch guards may be assigned to monitor the property when regular staff is unavailable.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Smart played his usual smothering defense, doing a very good job in limiting Timberwolves All-Star guard Anthony Edwards to just 14 points on two-for-15 shooting from the field and one-for-10 from three-point range.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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A lot of this involves watchfulness—noticing what the preferring mind (that is, the editing mind) as put in place, and accepting it, and building upon it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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This patience is watchfulness, not idleness.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Loneliness is a theme to keep lookout for as the show continues, according to Lawrence.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
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Viewers also go up into the crow’s nest – the lookouts’ point of view – and into the lifeboats.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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