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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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
With such a promising start, there’s no doubt Larsen’s second season will be one to watch.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Then, magnetically attach an Apple watch to your charging disk, and magnetically attach your cell phone to the larger disc on the end of the adjustable chrome arm.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Families can book a two-room suite with kitchen, and many rooms feature balconies for watching boats sail by.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
With such a promising start, there’s no doubt Larsen’s second season will be one to watch.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Powered by the calibre LFT023 automatic movement, the watch has a power reserve of approximately 50 hours.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Then, magnetically attach an Apple watch to your charging disk, and magnetically attach your cell phone to the larger disc on the end of the adjustable chrome arm.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watch
Verb
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Weak northeasterly/downcanyon winds were observed.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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That idea, that the changes are most prominent in academic writing, comes up a lot, but the shift has been observed beyond academia, too.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shut out of control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats are seeking to rebuild their brand with the American electorate following a poor performance during the 2024 presidential election.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Never follow your boyfriend to college, especially a seemingly mediocre college, as Belly does with Jeremiah to the fictional Finch.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Two of the missions with uncertain futures monitor carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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While Tranter tinkers and Zuzana monitors the wall of local surveillance footage, Karalis and his team get to work drilling through the wall of the vault.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Democrats don't care about Epstein.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
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Turning Hours Into Dollars Ultimately, most boardrooms care less about reclaimed hours than about money saved.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The military, led by an officer known only as the Major (Mark Hamill, the right amount of hammy), remains in control and supervises the Walk.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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The complainant also said parents needed to supervise and teach their children how to use equipment safely.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Her challengers have highlighted these controversies as evidence the city is due for a changing of the guard.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The castle itself is an enemy in its own right, shifting and breaking around the slayers to throw them off guard and keep them apart.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
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This patience is watchfulness, not idleness.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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While on site, adjust your path to coordinate with feeding times and notice the many art installations, many of which look like real animals, so be on the lookout.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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The lieutenant also reminded drivers to keep a lookout for troopers.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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