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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3
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
Paul McClure 14, New Atlas, 14 June 2025
Putnam watched his wife soar until the plane disappeared among the clouds.
—Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
This watch is in effect until Saturday at 11 p.m.
A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
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Verb
Each exercise takes a few minutes and could involve something as simple as watching a video, creating a gratitude list, or doing something kind for someone else.
—Paul McClure 14, New Atlas, 14 June 2025
Putnam watched his wife soar until the plane disappeared among the clouds.
—Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Noun
This display, with the font style of a digital watch or pocket calculator, adds to the Quad 3’s modern-retro design appeal.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
This watch is in effect until Saturday at 11 p.m.
A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watch
Noun
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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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Salmon, who was posted on the ridge as lookout, came on the radio.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Edmund Richard Hartley, 31, the yacht captain towing Adler and another girl, was charged with four counts of careless boating, including one count for not having a lookout to keep an eye on the girls.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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According to the Federal Register, recommendation votes are scheduled for multiple vaccines, including for the Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to those whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford them.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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The child must appear in person with both parents or legal guardians.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Washington State Patrol issued an Endangered Missing Person Alert (EMPA) alert for the girls on May 31 after authorities found criteria wasn't met for an Amber Alert.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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The alert is for Bertie, Chowan and Perquimans counties.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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The truck had been out of the range of any surveillance cameras.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
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Though there were no witnesses, MacCabe said investigators recovered surveillance footage, including from the Flying J gas station in Lebec, where the jewelry theft occurred.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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What Comes Next With Stitzel Reserve, the distillery is reaffirming its place not just as a producer, but as a custodian of bourbon legacy.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The 37,000 members of Local 3299 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, include groundskeepers, custodians, MRI technologists and respiratory therapists.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
8 June 2025
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These trends highlight the need for continued vigilance and action at all levels of government to protect homeowners and renters from predatory tactics.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2025
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The league says vigilance is key, especially for non-motorized watercraft — powerboats, kayaks, paddleboards, e-foils, fishing gear, water shoes and even floaties — since mussels can survive without water for more than a week, reproduce rapidly and tolerate a wide range of habitat conditions.—
Rebecca-Ann Jattan,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2025
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, left, speaks at a candlelight vigil on June 10 in the city, while California Governor Gavin Newsom, right, is pictured during a news conference at Gemperle Orchard on April 16 in Ceres, California.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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At a candlelight vigil for the victims in Graz's main square late on Tuesday night people gathered, trying to make sense of what appears to be the most senseless of acts.—
Tom Soufi Burridge,
ABC News,
11 June 2025
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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