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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4
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
Thank you to everyone who has watched & supported Season 1 & shared their stories with me.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
At the time there were only two TV channels, so a huge portion of the population watched whatever was on.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Iranians have watched Syria, Iraq, Libya, and Yemen descend into chaos and terrible violence.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Ten gifted dogs — including a border collie named Basket and a Labrador named Augie — watched their owners hold a new toy and talk to another person about it.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was an honorary captain for Indiana and watched the game from the Hoosiers' sideline.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Comcast had wanted to tier the network to a more expensive sports bundle, forcing people who watched Yankees games to pay more, but YES argued Comcast doesn’t tier Mets’ network SNY because Comcast is a minority owner of SNY.
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
The man was then led off as onlookers watched in disbelief.
—Emma Bussey , Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
At the time there were only two TV channels, so a huge portion of the population watched whatever was on.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Iranians have watched Syria, Iraq, Libya, and Yemen descend into chaos and terrible violence.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Ten gifted dogs — including a border collie named Basket and a Labrador named Augie — watched their owners hold a new toy and talk to another person about it.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was an honorary captain for Indiana and watched the game from the Hoosiers' sideline.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Comcast had wanted to tier the network to a more expensive sports bundle, forcing people who watched Yankees games to pay more, but YES argued Comcast doesn’t tier Mets’ network SNY because Comcast is a minority owner of SNY.
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
The man was then led off as onlookers watched in disbelief.
—Emma Bussey , Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watched
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For those not familiar with his poetry, Ondaatje has always observed the world with a balanced mix of delight, awe, and humor, deadly serious about matters of the heart without ever taking himself too seriously.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Designed for kids ages seven and under, its two floors are filled with environments meant to be explored, not observed, such as art studios, water-play areas, and gardens.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Align franchise, Lululemon hosted a 5,000-person yoga event at Beijing’s Worker’s Stadium, followed by local events across 43 cities within the next month, hosting a total of over 10,000 participants.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Another Utah State goal followed after a Boise State foul in the box.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the police source said Nick must be escorted by a sergeant at all times and is monitored with a video camera that is attached to his escorting officer.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Researchers monitored more than 2,000 people for an average of 12 days to track their rest and rhythm activities.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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His emotional breakdown after his victory was revealed said it all about just how much these celebrities cared about the game.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Both moms, clearly, worked too much and cared too little about their children to prevent something as horrifying as this from happening.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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One group of suits is being supervised by Kuhl.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Laurie Orlando, who has supervised talent recruitment and strategy at CBS News for nearly a decade, is leaving the Paramount Skydance operation — the latest of the news division’s senior executives to exit as the parent company overhauls its operations under an iconoclastic new editor in chief.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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The issue resonates not only at the AU, but in Ethiopia itself, which has long eyed Somaliland’s ports as a strategic outlet for the landlocked country.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Trump likes symbolic dates as well, and originally had eyed the period around Christmas for the assault.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2026
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Lopez noted that wheels had been added to the bottom of the gate, allowing for easier movement in and out of the park.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Police noted that the investigation is still ongoing.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Later that day, the parents of other dancers and talent-show participants complained that my afro had covered up their kids on-screen.—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The designer, known for his sustainable approach to fashion, made the Mudac’s modernist building pop with a selection of his exuberant beaded creations, and covered an entire room in recycled colored plastic balls in a preview of his upcoming venture into interior design.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Watched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watched. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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