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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Over the past few seasons, trend forecasting firm WGSN has observed an increase in detailed patterns, including distressed and eroded textures, historical florals and damask patterns, geometric quilting and double cloths.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Dec. 2025
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Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), researchers tracked six flares observed in 2022 and 2023.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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Sequels followed, as would revivals decades later.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
7 Dec. 2025
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That was followed by Nuremberg, Germany; Zagreb, Croatia; and Strasbourg, France, rounding out the top five.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
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Caamano recommends that men using TRT get a baseline CMP, then get monitored every three to six months in the first year of treatment and then yearly.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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What many people don't know, Harlow says, is that vitiligo can affect people of every race and skin tone, that those with vitiligo are also more susceptible to other autoimmune disorders, and that the disease isn't purely cosmetic and should be monitored by a dermatologist.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
4 Dec. 2025
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Other people have cared about and preserved those things—happiness, security—in their own lives.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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Not that Jaxon Northcutt or Olivia Campos cared one way or the other.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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To reduce the risk of an encounter with bears, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and wildlife authorities advised the public to never approach bears, keep garbage securely stored, do not leave food outside, and keep dogs leashed and supervised.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Internal controls lacking Fort Lauderdale’s program is primarily administered by a P-card program administrator, who is supervised by the finance director.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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This time around, Sonenshein noted, political heavyweights such as real estate developer Rick Caruso and county Supervisor Lindsey Horvath eyed the contest only to stay out.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Passersby with timing and a certain derring-do have measured their odds and eyed their paths.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 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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That appears to be bothering people, as the broadcast noted some pointed conversations among the Spanish team during the hydration break.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Swift covered a variety of topics while speaking with Colbert, from her Kansas City Chiefs star fiancé Travis Kelce being the love of her life to getting her masters back.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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The weather service still expects the lighter snow to impact the Friday morning commute, as roads will likely be slick and covered with snow.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Watched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watched. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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