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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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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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
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025
The beach is not staffed by lifeguards, so adults must be present to watch their young swimmers.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Selome Hailu, Variety, 31 May 2025
The detailed version shows inland tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings, because destruction is not limited to the coast.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025
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The greatest Royal of ‘em all, George Brett, can’t wait to watch Jac Caglianone’s major-league debut on Tuesday.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025
The beach is not staffed by lifeguards, so adults must be present to watch their young swimmers.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Noun
The guards wrestle him to the ground and In-ho watches.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 31 May 2025
The detailed version shows inland tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings, because destruction is not limited to the coast.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 31 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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Moving beyond the initial cost of raising a child, higher education costs typically come prior to the parent/guardian retiring.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Police confirmed with county officials that the paternal grandmother was the legal guardian of the girl with sole custody pending the June court appearance.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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Much of the Atlanta metro area was under severe weather alerts the afternoon of May 29, including a tornado warning for Henry County, according to NWS Atlanta.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
30 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 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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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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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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Some were athletes and … it's also really shaken parents who tend to host parties and gatherings and kind of raises the level of vigilance, because anything can happen.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
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 6 Jun. 2025.
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