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
This clinching game was what many observers expected the series to be like between the defensive-minded teams, but each side watched leads of two-plus goals disappear in the first three games.
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Mark Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Hoiby watched the verdict via video link from prison but could not be seen or heard in the courtroom.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
There were cartoons while dressing children, evening news while cooking dinner, and, before bed, families watched mutely as onscreen families laughed and talked.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Her mother, who pleaded guilty in February, watched the brief hearing from a courtroom pew and left the courthouse with her.
—Ryan Oehrli
june 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Others, like safety Xavier Watts, have watched practice from the sidelines but haven’t participated.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Soccer fans across the country watched in record numbers as the United States Men’s National Team defeated Paraguay 4-1 in its first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
—Kellis Robinett, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
The King of Comedy, which is a Scorsese film with De Niro that was criminally under-watched.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 15 June 2026
The big question is whether cities can use this technology without making everyone feel like they are being watched.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Mark Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Hoiby watched the verdict via video link from prison but could not be seen or heard in the courtroom.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
There were cartoons while dressing children, evening news while cooking dinner, and, before bed, families watched mutely as onscreen families laughed and talked.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Her mother, who pleaded guilty in February, watched the brief hearing from a courtroom pew and left the courthouse with her.
—Ryan Oehrli
june 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Others, like safety Xavier Watts, have watched practice from the sidelines but haven’t participated.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Soccer fans across the country watched in record numbers as the United States Men’s National Team defeated Paraguay 4-1 in its first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
—Kellis Robinett, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
The King of Comedy, which is a Scorsese film with De Niro that was criminally under-watched.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 15 June 2026
The big question is whether cities can use this technology without making everyone feel like they are being watched.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watched
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Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed annually, every June, to promote brain and cognitive health initiatives, raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and preventative measures, and encourage research participation to learn about early detection.—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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During the second study period, the link between breakup and mortality was stronger, with a statistically significant association observed only among women.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The Angels added to their advantage in the sixth inning when Guzman delivered a two-out two-run single and Walton followed with his run-scoring double.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The lawsuit claims a correctional officer assigned to protect the woman stood by as an inmate followed her into a freezer and pulled a weapon.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The starting defender’s injury is being monitored by the medical staff and no risks will be taken, according to an ESPN report.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Patients are typically monitored with an EKG throughout treatment, and some may need breathing support.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Each workflow was designed, tested and tied to a metric the rep already cared about.—
Emily Lewis-Pinnell,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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For a few minutes, nobody cared that this team is an expensive, disjointed, underperforming, charisma-free mess that invents ways to lose.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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While humans still planned and supervised the mission, the operation offered a glimpse into how future battles may unfold.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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After the Los Angeles Film Critics Association anointed Brazil with a trio of awards, including Best Picture, Sheinberg relented and released a 132-minute cut supervised by Gilliam.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Nick Folk took his stance, eyed his kick and attacked.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Bradley Cooper is being eyed for the lead role, though the real life inspiration for the film has yet to be identified.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The organization noted that Skydive Kansas City is a member in good standing of the sport’s governing body, and is cooperating with local authorities and federal investigators to determine the cause of the crash.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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All stats through Monday morning unless noted.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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In Mississippi, Highway 49 was covered with up to three feet of water, stranding cars, local officials reported to the weather service.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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On her return journey, Luban covered about 4,350 miles.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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“Watched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watched. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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