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as in eyes
to keep one's eyes on
I turned my head to continue watching the bird as it flew away
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as in follows
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 monitors
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 cares
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 supervises
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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as in guards
a person or group that watches over someone or something
the neighborhood crime watch
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as in lookouts
an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity
the little boy kept watch at the window for signs of Santa and his sleigh
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Recent Examples of watches
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 May 2026
As the world watches tensions between Washington and Tehran, Iran has been carrying out the fastest wave of political executions in its recent history.
—Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
That wouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who reads or watches the news, or even just scrolls social media and skims the headlines.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
From The Mark Hotel to The Carlyle, New York turns into a procession, and the world watches instantly.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Trainer Bob Baffert watches workouts at Churchill Downs Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Louisville, Ky.
—Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Normally watches storms from the porch.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
In his spare time, Stern teaches reporting classes at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and watches the Knicks.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Jake, a high school junior, watches Padres games on TV from the family home outside Edmonton.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 6 May 2026
After the storm moves through, there will be freeze warnings and watches in effect across many areas of Colorado.
—Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Jack, alone and jealous, watches as parents say goodbye to their children before the fateful plane ride.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Surveying their home after the offenders had fled, Victim A told police that three Rolex watches and their work laptop were missing.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The watches are water-resistant to 50 meters and are made with a mineral crystal face, and a natural, oiled wax and coated leather strap.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 1 May 2026
Christopher Delgado, the Orlando businessman accused of running a massive Ponzi scheme, has generated headlines for allegedly using his investors’ money to buy a mansion, luxury cars and fancy watches.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Try out wearable tech, like smart rings or watches, to help you more accurately track your bedtime, sleep midpoint, and wake-up time consistency.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2026
The Swiss watchmaker has teamed up with the Parisian museum on another four Métiers d’Art watches that pay tribute to great civilizations of the past.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
In it, Khan watches a movie about a giant version of herself arriving in a city that has already been destroyed by a different monster.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 May 2026
As the world watches tensions between Washington and Tehran, Iran has been carrying out the fastest wave of political executions in its recent history.
—Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
That wouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who reads or watches the news, or even just scrolls social media and skims the headlines.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
From The Mark Hotel to The Carlyle, New York turns into a procession, and the world watches instantly.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Trainer Bob Baffert watches workouts at Churchill Downs Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Louisville, Ky.
—Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Normally watches storms from the porch.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
In his spare time, Stern teaches reporting classes at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and watches the Knicks.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Jake, a high school junior, watches Padres games on TV from the family home outside Edmonton.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
Coin lithium batteries are used in a wide variety of household products like electronic devices, jewelry, remote controls, toys and watches.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
After the storm moves through, there will be freeze warnings and watches in effect across many areas of Colorado.
—Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Jack, alone and jealous, watches as parents say goodbye to their children before the fateful plane ride.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Surveying their home after the offenders had fled, Victim A told police that three Rolex watches and their work laptop were missing.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The watches are water-resistant to 50 meters and are made with a mineral crystal face, and a natural, oiled wax and coated leather strap.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 1 May 2026
Christopher Delgado, the Orlando businessman accused of running a massive Ponzi scheme, has generated headlines for allegedly using his investors’ money to buy a mansion, luxury cars and fancy watches.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Try out wearable tech, like smart rings or watches, to help you more accurately track your bedtime, sleep midpoint, and wake-up time consistency.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2026
The Swiss watchmaker has teamed up with the Parisian museum on another four Métiers d’Art watches that pay tribute to great civilizations of the past.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watches
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Microsoft still retains its equity stake in OpenAI’s for-profit company, as that company eyes a possible IPO later this year.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bright’s ‘Wellsy’ asks Garrett Graham at a party as Josh Heuston’s Justin Kohl eyes her and nods, beer in hand.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Elkann, a keen offshore sailor himself, says Hypersail follows in the footsteps of Ferrari’s passion for endurance, drawing inspiration from the Ferrari 499P hypercar, which has won the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans three years in a row since the team’s return to endurance racing in 2023.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Publix follows all federal, state and local laws.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2026
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Every morning Wood monitors estate-sale websites and Facebook Marketplace with the high-stakes focus of someone at the blackjack table.—
Zoey Goto,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
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The organization monitors citizens' dreams in order to prevent crime, and after flagging Sara as a risk, she gets sent to a women's retention center.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
Verb
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Who cares about the state line anyway?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Josh Hart shrugged off the question — because no one cares about first-round playoff series victories.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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The Chinese government officially recognizes five religions — Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism and Islam — and tightly supervises them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The group recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who represent children in the foster care system in juvenile courts, according to its website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Kennard, Smart fined Kennard and Smart were fined by the NBA for inappropriate conduct toward game officials, the league announced Monday, after the Lakers guards were involved in a postgame dust-up near midcourt on Sunday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Categories covered by this author include home warranty, gutter guards, pest control, mattresses, roofing, car warranty, home insurance, car insurance, weight loss and hair loss.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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With their panoramic vistas of Mount Rainier, the Cascade Range, alpine lakes, and evergreen forests, the park’s four historic fire lookouts—Mount Fremont, Shriner Peak, Gobbler’s Knob, and Tolmie Peak—deliver some of the best views.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The trail at Maiden Rock Bluff State Natural Area boasts one of the prettiest lookouts on the entire Mississippi.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Midwest Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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As Van Young observes, the crooked governor here is a symptom, not a symbol.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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An artist observes carefully, especially things that go unnoticed — and transforms these observations into meaningful expressions.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Watches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watches. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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