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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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
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
Even Democrats who detest the president might be forgiven for taking some delight in watching Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who bullied and humiliated President Joe Biden, get a taste of his own medicine.
—Andrew Exum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 21 May 2025
This time, that means 78 high-wattage jewels and watches.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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Gearing the project toward kids and teens was inspired by watching friends struggle to find care for their children.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
Even Democrats who detest the president might be forgiven for taking some delight in watching Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who bullied and humiliated President Joe Biden, get a taste of his own medicine.
—Andrew Exum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
Noun
Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania are under a flood watch through Wednesday night because 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible which may create river, stream flooding and other low-lying flood-prone areas to become saturated as urban areas may also experience flooding from excessive rainfall.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 21 May 2025
This time, that means 78 high-wattage jewels and watches.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watch
Noun
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi handles the ball during a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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On the night of May 21, three armed security officers stood guard as the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington held its annual meeting in the nation’s capital.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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The extent to which the tarp roller was unusually dangerous and the extent to which a veteran like Ruf should have been on the lookout would be key topics in pretrial discovery.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 May 2025
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Police in Saint Peter alerted the public to Edwards and his car, a 2004 silver Dodge Stratus, asking them to be on the lookout.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Most rides have a family waiting area for parents or guardians to switch off with kids who either can’t or don’t want to ride.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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As the guardians are overrun, June is lowered to safety and the other prisoners are freed.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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As Robinhood has expanded its sports prediction markets, adding Indy 500 and French Open event swaps to its arsenal this month, the U.S. gambling industry establishment has remained on alert.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
30 May 2025
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That might mean providing information in multiple languages in emergency alerts or investing in flood prevention in neighborhoods with aging infrastructure like roads, bridges and flood barriers.—
Ivis García,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Photo-illustration: Anjali Nair; Getty Images With President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the US government’s digital surveillance machine more powerful than ever, digital privacy should be top of mind.—
Matt Burgess,
Wired News,
26 May 2025
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That letter decried the role of the ECtHR in adjudicating matters related to deportation and surveillance of migrants, among other matters.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Work history, balances and identity stay with you, not employers or third-party custodians.—
Miguel Kudry,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Don and his mother were fixtures in the Post’s headquarters on Fifteenth Street; Don seemed to know everyone’s name—reporters, receptionists, custodians.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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The allegations against Lee arrived at a time of greater vigilance than ever among Korea’s anti-drug enforcers.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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When careers are seen as intellectual property—and when, with the decline of album sales, one’s back catalogue becomes an even more valuable resource—legacies will be guarded with a lawyerly vigilance.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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The attack at the Far Southwest Side restaurant ignited outrage in the neighborhood, where community members held a vigil for Barraco, who suffered a brain bleed.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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On Sunday evening, a small group held a vigil at the pier, laying bouquets on the ground, lighting votive candles and hanging a rosary and a small image of a Virgin Mary on a fence.—
Andrew Keh,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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