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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3
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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5
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
However, the light at the end of the tunnel came when Miller watched her daughter's immediate improvement through medication.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Issues with crime in neighborhood Riley said neighbors watched Tuesday as police searched for blood and a crime scene a few hundred feet from his home.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
There is no doubt that the industry will see an unprecedented number of creative directors debuting their collections over the next few months, but executives in the corner office of several Italian brands have also been through revolving doors and their next steps are closely watched.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Conor, [Snack Shack female lead] Mika Abdalla, Gabe and Snack Shack producer Charles Cohen all watched it together and gave great feedback.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
On the first day of school in August 2023, Jayne Watkin watched as one of her new students came off the bus and double-hand choked three of his peers — an example of the violent behavior that would later extend to her classroom.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Is this an attempt to appeal to younger Office viewers who never watched it on linear TV and only know it as a binge?
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Views are calculated by dividing the total number of hours watched by the content’s total runtime.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … STAR-STUDDED – Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, watched North Carolina's game Monday in a suite alongside Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Issues with crime in neighborhood Riley said neighbors watched Tuesday as police searched for blood and a crime scene a few hundred feet from his home.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
There is no doubt that the industry will see an unprecedented number of creative directors debuting their collections over the next few months, but executives in the corner office of several Italian brands have also been through revolving doors and their next steps are closely watched.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Conor, [Snack Shack female lead] Mika Abdalla, Gabe and Snack Shack producer Charles Cohen all watched it together and gave great feedback.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
On the first day of school in August 2023, Jayne Watkin watched as one of her new students came off the bus and double-hand choked three of his peers — an example of the violent behavior that would later extend to her classroom.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Is this an attempt to appeal to younger Office viewers who never watched it on linear TV and only know it as a binge?
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Views are calculated by dividing the total number of hours watched by the content’s total runtime.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … STAR-STUDDED – Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, watched North Carolina's game Monday in a suite alongside Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watched
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According to the autopsy, Brinker was pulled from the pool after he was observed suffering cardiac arrest and then being submerged for 30 seconds.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Just like particles behave differently when observed, your business suffocates under micromanagement.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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She was followed by her brother Frankie, who spoke with PEOPLE on the red carpet before the awards show.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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That blockbuster, which Alcaraz won after a Houdini escape, has been followed by two solid sequels.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Though she was monitored by cameras and armed guards, Sara tried in her own way to resist the terrible labor that she’d been forced into.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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The episode made lots of people on Merseyside conclude FSG cared only about its asset, rather than the club’s place in the community that underpins their identity.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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While many elements of the story are autobiographical, there are significant differences, the most important being that his protagonist, Seita, was an idealized character who acted far more nobly and cared much better for his little sister than Nosaka himself had been capable of.—
Ginny Tapley Takemori
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Open to kids ages 4-12, the program has a wide range of kids’ club activities such as crafts, games, and supervised play.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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According to Richardson, play between a large dog and a kitten can be very positive for bonding and enrichment, but must always be supervised.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But this is not the first time Jake has been eyed by authorities for alleged crimes against his children.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Buttigieg currently lives in northern Michigan with his husband Chasten and two kids, and is being eyed as a potential frontrunner for the Democrats in the 2028 presidential election.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Lopez noted and mocked Johnson’s comments, sarcastically asking why the mayor didn’t blame it on other historic phenomena.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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It has also been noted how KSE’s decision to empower Lewis and Garlick to run the club and to think more deeply about fan engagement.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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All four sides of the building are covered by a pattern of interlocking trapezoidal pieces that serve as a sunscreen, cooling the interior.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Madsen later had an 11-yard TD run to counter the Eagles’ lone first-half scoring drive, which covered 72 yards in 10 plays.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Watched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watched. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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