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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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
Chad Graff, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
The Mets watched the Washington Nationals erase a six-run lead in the third game of a four-game set Sunday at Nationals Park.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
Do not display signs of wealth, like cash, expensive watches, or jewelry.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Verb
But there’s no argument about this: Henderson is a good player who will be fun to watch in this offense.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
The Mets watched the Washington Nationals erase a six-run lead in the third game of a four-game set Sunday at Nationals Park.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
The watch is for Anson, Chatham, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Scotland and Stanly counties.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
Do not display signs of wealth, like cash, expensive watches, or jewelry.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watch
Noun
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Heat mock drafts with 20th pick With the draft order formally set ahead of the draft combine, a look at names various mock drafts have linked to the Heat at No. 20: ESPN: Liam McNeeley, UConn, guard, freshman.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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However, despite the recent optimism, there’s one key problem that might catch investors off guard.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Despite the road’s nauseating twists and turns, each lookout proved worthy of pause.—
Jennifer Hope Choi,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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There’s a nice shade structure and lookout point here.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The district also has 14 area security managers and about 90 armed guardians, positions that didn’t exist prior to Stoneman Douglas.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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The hackers are now requesting additional ransoms from individual schools for this data, as one Toronto district outlined in a letter this week to parents and guardians.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2025
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The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 3:32 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 3:34 a.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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The alert is for Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin counties.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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Last May, a 2016 hotel surveillance video exclusively shared by CNN showed Combs kicking, hitting and dragging Ventura Fine – actions that were first described in her legal complaint.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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On the first day of the trial on Monday, May 12, jurors saw surveillance video of the music mogul beating and kicking Ventura in an elevator bank at the Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles in 2016.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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The school board approved the closing of three elementary schools and the elimination of 19 teaching jobs and more than 100 other jobs, including 25 custodians.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
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To further preserve the complete privacy of the conclave, the support staff — including chefs, cleaners and custodians — all took an oath of secrecy, of which the punishment for breaking it is excommunication, CBS News reported.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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And freedom is not free, it is preserved through the vigilance, cooperation, and preparedness of those who believe in its worth.—
Lt. General Leon Scott Rice,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
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Early Detection And Real-Time Monitoring The first step is vigilance.—
Deboshree Sarkar,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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His classmates held a vigil for him on Tuesday night.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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San Francisco was reeling from the AIDS epidemic and during the visit, the pope was met with activists holding protest signs and participating in candlelight processions and prayer vigils, hoping to enact change.—
Shantel Guzman,
CBS News,
6 May 2025
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“Watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watch. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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