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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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
In the Baylor study, participants watched a video of a hand being stabbed with a needle.
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Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
But unfortunately for the paying customers who watched at Target Center, those big names were also spectators watching in street clothes.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Eger watched her parents taken away to the gas chambers where more than a million people, primarily of Jewish descent, were murdered.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Nearly a billion people are believed to have watched some form of coverage in real time — almost a quarter of the global population.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Back at Chalmers, Mckinley Morris watched his kindergartner bound toward Crockett, hugging him before racing through the colorful entryway.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
That’s why the former standout linebacker watched some East-West Shrine Bowl practices this past week in Frisco, Texas.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
As Knutson watched, an ICE agent took the rose, put it in his lapel, and then mockingly gave it to a female ICE agent.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Thank you to everyone who has watched & supported Season 1 & shared their stories with me.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
But unfortunately for the paying customers who watched at Target Center, those big names were also spectators watching in street clothes.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Eger watched her parents taken away to the gas chambers where more than a million people, primarily of Jewish descent, were murdered.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Nearly a billion people are believed to have watched some form of coverage in real time — almost a quarter of the global population.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Back at Chalmers, Mckinley Morris watched his kindergartner bound toward Crockett, hugging him before racing through the colorful entryway.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
That’s why the former standout linebacker watched some East-West Shrine Bowl practices this past week in Frisco, Texas.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
As Knutson watched, an ICE agent took the rose, put it in his lapel, and then mockingly gave it to a female ICE agent.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Thank you to everyone who has watched & supported Season 1 & shared their stories with me.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watched
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In 2021, Tatmon was observed loitering outside a liquor store directly across the street from the Sky Market with two other men, one of whom subsequently shot and killed Edward Morgan, 41, of Oakland, during a confrontation.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Each time, officers observed the children, spoke to neighbors and spoke with their mother, but found no evidence of abuse, police said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The global health crisis was followed by yearslong supply chain issues, semiconductor chip shortages, political whipsawing, tariffs and other challenges for all-electric and autonomous vehicles.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Judge Elizabeth Dunigan sentenced Caruso to three years and one day in state prison to be followed by two years of probation.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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As testing continues, this approach could reshape how medicine is monitored and delivered.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Federal investigators in 2025 determined Hart had installed software enabling Jane Doe’s computer to be remotely accessed and monitored, according to the suit.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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In this one, the Lakers nonchalantly dug a 26-point hole but cared enough in the second half to chop down the deficit to 93-91, on a one-footed fadeaway 3-pointer from Luka Doncic.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Yet, quietly, staff realised the lack of recognition was received as a snub and a sign that the club cared more about Salah’s feelings than the history-making success of another one of its key players — Senegal had never previously won AFCON.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Nuro's validation process combines simulation, closed-course testing and supervised on-road driving.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Standard therapeutic doses are typically used for managing Type 2 diabetes or medically supervised weight losses, and generally starts at a higher dose that gradually increases over time.—
Zoe Weiner,
Flow Space,
23 Jan. 2026
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Back in October, ESPN reported Antetokounmpo had eyed the Knicks as a possible destination, and that the Knicks and Bucks discussed what a trade might look like.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Reports of a second building in Durant While not mentioned by The Washington Post, a second ICE detention center is reportedly being eyed for Durant, in the Choctaw Nation.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
22 Jan. 2026
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Some users, like Stalter, are deleting their accounts and leaving the app altogether (though some have also had trouble deleting their accounts, Fiesler noted).—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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As Lee noted in his opening remarks, gold trading has deep roots in Hong Kong, spanning decades with jewelers, multinational corporations, SMEs, refineries, and investment firms.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Families, providers emphasize importance of consistent therapy At Kaleidoscope Pediatric Therapy in Boise, where Evan receives care, therapists conduct over 400 visits a week, about 70% of which are covered by Medicaid, said co-owner Katie Rowe.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Suburban reporter Claudia Levens covered the board's decision and lack of public discussion about Botcher's role in the accident.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Watched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watched. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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