watch (for)

verb

Definition of watch (for)next
as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something) watch for all the latest news on this Web site

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  1. expect
  2. anticipate
  3. await
Verb
  • The initiative is expected to draw senior executives from entertainment, advertising, tech, platforms and consumer brands.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • This metric measures contracted revenue expected to be realized over the next 12 months, so a mid-teens growth rate is bullish.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of expect
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  • The pro-presidential Adilet party is widely predicted to win an overwhelming majority, with several smaller parties loyal to Tokayev also anticipated to enter parliament.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Bauer said the city does not anticipate any salt shortages during the 2026-27 season.
    — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of anticipate
Verb
  • All Social Security recipients will receive their regular check in September, as many await news of the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment announcement.
    — Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Saturday’s matchup seems likely, as his fitness level was quite good after not training for a few weeks while awaiting finalization of his transfer and visa.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of await
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“Watch (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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