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
Another witness who watched the incident unfold described the dog as a German Shepherd.
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Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The case has been closely watched by critics who say the prosecution could have serious implications for protesters nationwide and First Amendment free speech rights.
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Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Colorado’s Democratic primary had been closely watched to see whether the wave of democratic socialist victories in New York last week would travel west — out of coastal, urban terrain and into more politically diverse stretches of the country.
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Erin Cox,
Washington Post,
1 July 2026
In addition to 70,000 fans at Arrowhead, millions more watched Enoch on television in Argentina and the United States, and around the globe.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The scout watched Emerson throughout his high school career and is familiar with the noise Witt got at Colleyville Heritage High some 20 minutes from Fort Worth Christian.
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Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Betty Ferrell has watched this play out for nearly five decades.
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Angela Haupt,
Time,
1 July 2026
Gabriel Morningstar, a Rancho Cordova resident and employee at the nonprofit Mercy Housing, watched businesses struggle during the pandemic, and said more foot traffic would help the area.
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Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Experts and operators in the adventure tourism industry watched in horror as a video went viral of a young woman in Brazil plunging to her death this month.
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Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The case has been closely watched by critics who say the prosecution could have serious implications for protesters nationwide and First Amendment free speech rights.
—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Colorado’s Democratic primary had been closely watched to see whether the wave of democratic socialist victories in New York last week would travel west — out of coastal, urban terrain and into more politically diverse stretches of the country.
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Erin Cox,
Washington Post,
1 July 2026
In addition to 70,000 fans at Arrowhead, millions more watched Enoch on television in Argentina and the United States, and around the globe.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The scout watched Emerson throughout his high school career and is familiar with the noise Witt got at Colleyville Heritage High some 20 minutes from Fort Worth Christian.
—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Betty Ferrell has watched this play out for nearly five decades.
—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
1 July 2026
Gabriel Morningstar, a Rancho Cordova resident and employee at the nonprofit Mercy Housing, watched businesses struggle during the pandemic, and said more foot traffic would help the area.
—
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Experts and operators in the adventure tourism industry watched in horror as a video went viral of a young woman in Brazil plunging to her death this month.
—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watched
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Before the game began, a minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims of the earthquakes in Venezuela.
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When Neal arrived in Mexico City, he was selected for secondary screening by Mexican border authorities, who observed images on his phone that constituted child pornography, the complaint states.
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Gibson retires the first two batters before giving up a single to Paul Goldschmidt, followed by the homer barrage.
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The ride, designed by coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, will begin with a 309-foot climb, followed by a 95-degree beyond-vertical drop, and will include sharp turns, airtime moments, and multiple inversions.
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The inquiry comes days after The Associated Press reported that DEA agents repeatedly monitored—but did not seize—large fentanyl shipments between 2023 and 2025 while attempting to build broader criminal cases.
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Officials said the potential for any trace amounts of MMA to be found in the stormwater was low but would be monitored.
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Yes, cared about, tended to, but not really loved.
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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney described Heuermann as a remorseless and sadistic serial killer who cared only about himself.
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But Simón supervised three months of rehearsals prior to production with most of the cast, all of which the director filmed on her Handicam.
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That enables Cadence’s system, which is supervised by physicians, to alert a clinician when a patient is deteriorating before a stroke or heart attack, for example.
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Several Republican lawmakers whose districts were eyed as potential sites for the warehouses opposed the projects, often saying the warehouses should be used for commercial purposes not immigration detention.
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Olivia Cooke’s Alicent, Emma D’Arcy’s Rhaenyra, Matt Smith’s Daemon Targaryen, Steve Toussaint’s Corlys and more have are back on the small screen as King’s Landing is eyed for takeover.
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Pittsburgh has put a focus on its cultural amenities and food scene, as well as in revitalizing its neighborhoods, the report noted.
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And critters love to set up inside intake valves, breaking boats’ cooling systems, Hamm noted.
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Evidence markers covered at least three shell casings in the road near the cars.
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The hot dog is covered like a pillow in a pillowcase.
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“Watched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watched. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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