1
as in observed
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 followed
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 monitored
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 cared
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 supervised
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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Recent Examples of watched
There has been a lot of sympathy for the sisters as Britons have watched each salacious detail emerge.
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Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
My editor has watched her teenage daughter miss various dance competitions each of the last three years due to two separate injuries and a bout with appendicitis.
—Jonathan Carone, Parents, 16 Feb. 2026
Growing up in Stevenson’s district, Aidan Albrecht watched players step into significant roles year after year in one of Lake County’s most successful boys basketball programs.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
For the February 15 NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome, the Obama family watched as two American basketball teams (the Stars and the Stripes) and a World team vied for the win.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
The casual observer watched and saw Semien at his locker after every game, performing the role of team spokesman, while Seager wasn’t often there.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Developments in Bangladesh are being closely watched beyond its borders.
—Shamim Chowdhury, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
The guards watched the baby being born?
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Though the show struggled ratings-wise, those who watched were hooked.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
My editor has watched her teenage daughter miss various dance competitions each of the last three years due to two separate injuries and a bout with appendicitis.
—Jonathan Carone, Parents, 16 Feb. 2026
Growing up in Stevenson’s district, Aidan Albrecht watched players step into significant roles year after year in one of Lake County’s most successful boys basketball programs.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
For the February 15 NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome, the Obama family watched as two American basketball teams (the Stars and the Stripes) and a World team vied for the win.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
The casual observer watched and saw Semien at his locker after every game, performing the role of team spokesman, while Seager wasn’t often there.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Developments in Bangladesh are being closely watched beyond its borders.
—Shamim Chowdhury, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
The guards watched the baby being born?
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Though the show struggled ratings-wise, those who watched were hooked.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watched
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Initially observed by federal offices in Washington, it was expanded in 1885 to include all federal offices.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026
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In some cases, SentiLink observed the same identity applying for multiple HELOCs at the same time.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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The commissioner also acknowledged that the fines could conceivably be followed by the revocation of draft picks from tanking teams.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The commissioner also acknowledged the fines could be followed by the revocation of draft picks from tanking teams.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The work can be done faster, because it’s centralized, tightly choreographed, closely monitored and possibly automated — but also because multiple things can happen at the same time.—
Ben Christopher,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Corporations known to have manipulated rental prices & housing supply should be closely monitored.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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This earnings season, Europe's biggest pharma companies posted results ranging from 7% beats to 3% misses — but no one really cared.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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This story is based on extensive reporting and interviews with physicians, including those who have cared directly for patients with measles.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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Animation is supervised by Jakub Pištecký, whose credits include Rango, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Avengers.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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Each exercise session was supervised and followed a clear structure, Muotri says.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The center sits along Richmond’s Marina Bay waterfront, an area eyed for residential and commercial growth that’s already flushed with people taking scenic strolls, walking their dogs or riding bikes.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Rumors of a second site being considered by DHS were confirmed when the leaders of Oakwood told outlets a property in their town was being eyed for a 1,500-bed detention center that would act as a processing facility for detainees before they are taken to Social Circle.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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And in a recent assessment of the chances for a Supreme Court vacancy, Washington consultant Bruce Mehlman noted that all of the justices are well-below the average age of 79 for those who’ve stepped down in recent years.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Tamony also noted an increasing interest in climbing roses and roses in containers, as well as plenty of interest in pinks as a single-color accent to the green foliage.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Crystal Walk promenade, stretching over about a third of a mile, or 450 meters, provides shade under artificial branches covered in 10 tons of crystals that give it its name.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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These particles are covered with tiny chain-like structures that interact with metal ions in solution.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Watched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watched. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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