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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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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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
Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
The crew watched as the captain’s papers were hurled 50 feet into the air.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Below are the best watch flexes of the week.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
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Verb
But those who did had to watch him tonight, as the famously milquetoast comedian hosted the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, where the crème de la crème of post-prestige television duked it out for a couple shelves’ worth of trophies.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
The crew watched as the captain’s papers were hurled 50 feet into the air.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
While a helicopter hovered above Saint Tropez, visitors in the ‘adrenaline lounge’ paced about wearing Saint Tropez chic summer attire and a wide range of Swiss watches.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Below are the best watch flexes of the week.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watch
Noun
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His father, a former military officer, was imprisoned following the Iranian revolution until his mother was able to negotiate his release with prison guards, according to reporting by the New York Times.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Fever were led by the trio of guard Kelsey Mitchell who contributed 19 points and four assists, forward Natasha Howard (12 points, five rebounds), and forward Aliyah Boston who tallied 15 points and five rebounds.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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This patience is watchfulness, not idleness.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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You’ll be shaded by towering pine trees, scramble over rocks and somewhat rough terrain, and have plenty of opportunity to stop at various lookouts on the way.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
18 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 men and women who bear the daily burden of this war—the fighters, frontline defenders, and those suffering under occupation—are the true guardians of Ukraine's democratic future.—
Oleksandra Matviichuk,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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How to volunteer at MADACC Adults over 18 and children between 13 and 17 accompanied by a guardian can volunteer at MADACC.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Some saw the alerts on televisions in the West Wing, others on social media, according to White House staffers who discussed the events on the condition of anonymity.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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When the school sent out an emergency alert phone call, the simultaneous rings echoed up and down the line.—
Katie Langford,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The biggest Flock controversy centers on allegations that law enforcement has abused the company’s surveillance network to target women, immigrants, and people engaging in legal activity outside their home states.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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For a community that has historically faced discrimination, the surveillance potential of AI assistive technologies represents a genuine threat to autonomy and dignity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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He was booked into Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center after the custodian reported the attack to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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Cantor Fitzgerald will act as reserve custodian and primary dealer.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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In today’s media landscape, where misinformation often spreads faster than facts, Hemmer emphasizes vigilance and discernment.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Powell is dealing with mounting pressure from the White House and Congress, with demands both for relief to prevent recession and vigilance to curb inflation.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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