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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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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Recent Examples of watch
Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2025
There's something so soothing about sitting on the porch on a summer evening, listening to the sound of crickets and watching fireflies.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2025
Tsunami watches were also issued in Canada, Indonesia, and Japan before they were all cancelled.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 20 July 2025
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Imagine standing next to Barbary macaques while watching the eclipsed sun above the western entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2025
There's something so soothing about sitting on the porch on a summer evening, listening to the sound of crickets and watching fireflies.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Noun
The 47-year-old has amassed quite the watch collection over the past two decades.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2025
Tsunami watches were also issued in Canada, Indonesia, and Japan before they were all cancelled.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watch
Noun
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The Magic had help off the bench when 6-5 guard Wendell Moore Jr. posted an efficient 22 points with a pair of triples and 6-4 guard Alondes Williams added 14 with 4 boards, 3 assists and 2 steals.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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Bringing in a guard who can make that kind of an impact would be of interest to most teams around the NBA.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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In addition, the DNR operates webcams showing the Mississippi River Headwaters at Itasca State Park and a view of Upper Red Lake from atop the 100-foot lookout tower at Big Bog State Recreation Area in Waskish, Minn., to name just a couple.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
19 July 2025
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As a result, the layered and non-identical overlapping corridors and lookout points celebrate these jungle giants.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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All 17 plaintiffs are former foster youth or parents or guardians of former foster youth, and are listed in court documents as John Doe or Jane Doe plaintiffs.—
Theresa Clift
July 18,
Sacbee.com,
18 July 2025
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The deaths of at least 27 children and staff at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas have some parents and guardians questioning the safety of summer camps, especially as global warming increases risks of extreme weather.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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Air quality alerts have also been issued across northern Minnesota and far north-west Indiana.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Authorities also pushed alerts to the phones of those in the area.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and seeking witnesses to the collission, Orland Park police said.—
Daily Southtown,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The probe will include interviews of all responding officers and witnesses and a review of all video of the incident, including clips posted to social media as well as public and private surveillance footage.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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The asset manager has evolved from a portfolio custodian to a business unit leader—closer to the CEO of the asset than to an administrator.—
Aurele Gouy,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The shooting claimed the lives of head of school Katherine Koonce, 59; custodian Mike Hill, 61; substitute teacher Cynthia Peak, 61; and third-graders Evelyn Dieckhaus, William Kinney and Hallie Scruggs, the Covenant Presbyterian pastor’s daughter.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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But with the right behavioral analytics and cross-functional vigilance, patterns emerge.—
Michael Barnhart,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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While Austin’s crime trends are encouraging in some respects, ongoing challenges demand vigilance and adaptability.—
Daniel Fusch,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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On Sunday night, hundreds of people attended a candlelight vigil for the Walkers at Bacich Elementary School in Kentfield.—
Cameron Macdonald,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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Lucio Vasquez, of NPR's network station, the Texas Newsroom, attended the vigil.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 July 2025
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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