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
Videos of the Saturday night melee at a Chipotle in the Navy Yard neighborhood showed youths throwing punches and chairs as patrons watched in fear.
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Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
He was filmed jumping into the historic fountain while fully clothed as crowds nearby watched.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Alone in his apartment, Ross lit incense and watched the livestream on YouTube.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 May 2026
But after years of tariffs, trade wars and abrupt shifts in sourcing patterns, even a temporary easing of tensions is being watched closely in factories and export hubs across the region.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
For inspiration, director Na watched some early Steven Spielberg.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 18 May 2026
The couple then watched as the semi — which officials said was carrying 10 cars, including multiple electric vehicles — caught fire, according to KOLD.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The kid who watched Kirk Gibson’s 1988 World Series home run in his grandmother’s living room grew up to be the third baseman that helped the Dodgers win their next World Series, in 2020.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Jane says she’s watched Val for 20 years in an industry that has given her nothing but humiliation.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
He was filmed jumping into the historic fountain while fully clothed as crowds nearby watched.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Alone in his apartment, Ross lit incense and watched the livestream on YouTube.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 May 2026
But after years of tariffs, trade wars and abrupt shifts in sourcing patterns, even a temporary easing of tensions is being watched closely in factories and export hubs across the region.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
For inspiration, director Na watched some early Steven Spielberg.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 18 May 2026
The couple then watched as the semi — which officials said was carrying 10 cars, including multiple electric vehicles — caught fire, according to KOLD.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The kid who watched Kirk Gibson’s 1988 World Series home run in his grandmother’s living room grew up to be the third baseman that helped the Dodgers win their next World Series, in 2020.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Jane says she’s watched Val for 20 years in an industry that has given her nothing but humiliation.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watched
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Heavy dust and grime accumulation was observed on the fan guards in the walk-in refrigerator.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 22,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Mourning in Shiʿi Islam The 10th of Muharram is observed as Ashura, from the Arabic for ten (عشر, ʿashr).—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 May 2026
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Jasper County is Newton County’s primary backup, followed by White County.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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That was followed by a pair of walks to load the bases with no outs.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Carbajal locked his doors, screened customers and monitored ICE alerts during commuting hours.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Unlike the Olympics, athletes competing in the Enhanced Games are allowed to use performance-enhancing substances such as testosterone, HGH and EPO under medical supervision, though organizers say drugs must be regulated and monitored.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Firstman stars as Peter, a debauched millennial aging out of a New York scene that never cared about him as a person in the first place.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Nobody there cared that blockchain infrastructure was quietly powering parts of the ticketing and settlement rails underneath the event.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Some are clinically supervised; others position themselves as complementary to Western medicine rather than a replacement for it.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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In Europe, Clinique La Prairie in Switzerland has become a flagship for the trend, with weeklong programs supervised by more than 50 specialized doctors and a growing audience of guests in their late thirties and forties focused on prevention.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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He’s being eyed for the lead after Ryan Gosling, who had been circling the role, exited the project due to creative differences and scheduling conflicts.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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The lot being eyed for development is part of the city’s First Street TIF district.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Authorities reportedly fined him €500, or roughly $580 — and banned him from returning to the site, the outlet noted.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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It should be noted that the media is not permitted to speak with the Fever’s medical staff about players’ injuries.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The Star-Telegram service journalism team covered a range of news this week, from Hollywood productions filming in small North Texas towns to retail comebacks and consumer protection questions.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
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The clip, which included background noise and echoes, covered the last 30 seconds of the flight as the pilots struggled with the disabled aircraft as well as recordings of testing the NTSB did on another aircraft.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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“Watched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watched. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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