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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5
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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2
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
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025
The beach is not staffed by lifeguards, so adults must be present to watch their young swimmers.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Selome Hailu, Variety, 31 May 2025
The detailed version shows inland tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings, because destruction is not limited to the coast.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025
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The greatest Royal of ‘em all, George Brett, can’t wait to watch Jac Caglianone’s major-league debut on Tuesday.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025
The beach is not staffed by lifeguards, so adults must be present to watch their young swimmers.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Noun
The guards wrestle him to the ground and In-ho watches.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 31 May 2025
The detailed version shows inland tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings, because destruction is not limited to the coast.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watch
Verb
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Though devotion plays an important role in how Muslims observe Eid al-Adha, there is also room to come together and have fun.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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But fitting the pattern for Russian attacks throughout the war, Friday's bombardment also struck apartment buildings and other nonmilitary targets, Associated Press reporters observed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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When Austin and Phoenix cleared the way for semiconductor expansion, billions in private investment followed.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But overshadowing much of his testimony will be the Pentagon's decision to send some 4,800 troops, including 700 Marines, to Los Angeles following several days of clashes between protesters and law enforcement there.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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Here are some trends to monitor during the early portion of the month as the Cardinals aim to keep afloat.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Scripps scientist Charles David Keeling, Ralph Keeling's father, began monitoring CO2 concentrations there in 1958.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Any school that values basketball and doesn’t compete in (or care about) football could create for itself a substantial advantage in the talent-acquisition process.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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If Albany claims to care about equity, economic opportunity, and Black communities, this is the moment to prove it.—
Al Sharpton,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Kim also supervised test-firings of missiles from the destroyer afterward, and state media said the ship was expected to enter active duty early next year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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There would also be logistical questions to address, including who's responsible for supervising students if they are made to leave their classroom during certain lessons and how to select alternative material that is inoffensive to their parents.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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For Sky veterans such as guard Ariel Atkins, the game — which drew a franchise record 19,496 fans — represented another breakthrough moment for a league experiencing meteoric growth in popularity.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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But the tenor of the night, and perhaps Chicago’s season, changed abruptly as veteran Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot suffered a knee injury at the 5:29 minute mark of the first quarter on a drive to the basket.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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According to Devlin’s report, Shoemaker-Gonzalez stole the man’s Toyota RAV4 and headed toward Bristol where police were told to be on the lookout around 12:20 p.m. for a vehicle taken during a carjacking involving a suspect armed with a knife.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
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At the end, stop with the family to enjoy a lookout point with a beautiful view of San Elijo Lagoon.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 May 2025
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More Getty Images Now, with the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont upon us, one of the toughest courses that's freaking out professionals, Thomas is eyeing his new goal.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Trump may already be eyeing a replacement for the chair of the Fed.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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