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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
Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Earlier in the day, a line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved across the state, prompting tornado warnings and watches across a large portion of Georgia.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Ellsworth-Clark watches Jane Kaczmarek shave Bryan Cranston's back and crotch in the first scene of the new trailer.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Miranda watches me with a pleasant expression of interest.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
As missiles streak across the Middle East the world watches a war unfold.
—Dave Doneson, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
The Mid-Credits Scene The mid-credits scene centers on Peter Sarsgaard’s character, Detective Wiles, who watches as a group of women place a tattoo on mob boss Lupino’s face that mirrors the facial marking seen on The Bride.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
This weekend, Idaho residents will set their clocks and watches ahead by one hour in observance of daylight saving time.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
In the sequence, Wiles watches as a group of women place a tattoo on mob boss Lupino’s face that mirrors the facial marking seen on The Bride.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Stay informed about tornado watches and warnings through regular updates on local news or a NOAA Weather Radio.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
The tornado watches included Southeast Texas, parts of Louisiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Keep yourself informed about tornado watches and warnings by staying connected to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Tornado watches are issued by the Storm Prediction Center.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
The people in line behind me were annoyed, checking their watches and peering ahead trying to figure out what was taking so long.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Half a billion people are already using smart watches and other wearables, which generate continuous streams of heart-rate variability, blood oxygen, and sleep data.
—William Warr, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Indiana weather radar Indiana weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Around the same time, a young Paul Thomas Anderson watches The Basketball Diaries and sees potential.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Earlier in the day, a line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved across the state, prompting tornado warnings and watches across a large portion of Georgia.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Ellsworth-Clark watches Jane Kaczmarek shave Bryan Cranston's back and crotch in the first scene of the new trailer.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Miranda watches me with a pleasant expression of interest.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
As missiles streak across the Middle East the world watches a war unfold.
—Dave Doneson, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
The Mid-Credits Scene The mid-credits scene centers on Peter Sarsgaard’s character, Detective Wiles, who watches as a group of women place a tattoo on mob boss Lupino’s face that mirrors the facial marking seen on The Bride.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
This weekend, Idaho residents will set their clocks and watches ahead by one hour in observance of daylight saving time.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
In the sequence, Wiles watches as a group of women place a tattoo on mob boss Lupino’s face that mirrors the facial marking seen on The Bride.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
The watches are in place from 11 AM to 9 PM.
—Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Stay informed about tornado watches and warnings through regular updates on local news or a NOAA Weather Radio.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
The tornado watches included Southeast Texas, parts of Louisiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Keep yourself informed about tornado watches and warnings by staying connected to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Tornado watches are issued by the Storm Prediction Center.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
The people in line behind me were annoyed, checking their watches and peering ahead trying to figure out what was taking so long.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Half a billion people are already using smart watches and other wearables, which generate continuous streams of heart-rate variability, blood oxygen, and sleep data.
—William Warr, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Indiana weather radar Indiana weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watches
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Subsequently, the filmmaker became enamored with airplanes and transferred that same fascination onto Lil Ant, who eyes the planes overhead with palpable yearning and, at one point, shoplifts a toy plane from a store.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Talarico’s numbers are notable and underscore the Senate Democratic primary will be hard-fought as the party eyes the chance to flip a Senate seat in the Lone Star State.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
2 Jan. 2026
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The warning follows a series of escalating strikes tied to the widening conflict between Iran and Israel that has increasingly drawn in neighboring countries and critical energy infrastructure.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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The heat this week follows the warmest winter recorded in Colorado since records began in 1895.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Often referred to as the state’s chief fiscal officer, the state comptroller pays the state’s bills, monitors fiscal compliance, records transactions and contracts and issues reports that guide the governor and legislature on budget decisions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Cataloochee Ranch, along with its sister property The Swag, has recently been designated a DarkSky Approved Lodge by DarkSky International, a non-profit that monitors the quality of night skies.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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But conservatives perceive the lack of action as Thune’s unwillingness, despite supporting the bill, to whip votes for a priority the base cares about.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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Such a nakedly partisan message would not work in Boca, where the Republican base cares less about Trumpian authoritarianism and more about high quality of life and low taxes.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Executive Office for Immigration Review, which supervises the court, didn’t return a request for comment by press time.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Jack Lang had been summoned to report on Sunday to the Foreign Ministry, which supervises the Arab World Institute, a cultural and research institution that promotes understanding of the Arab world.—
Reuters 13 hr ago,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has confirmed the death of Larijani, along with his son Morteza Larijani and the head of his office, Alireza Bayat, as well as several guards, the Associated Press reported.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The only guards on duty today are hat-tipping doormen ushering guests into snow-white corridors lined with gold.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Bus operators and conductors are lookouts for first responders and are on the scene before emergency personnel arrive.—
John Samuelsen,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Viewers also go up into the crow’s nest – the lookouts’ point of view – and into the lifeboats.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who observes a child or pet trapped in a hot vehicle is urged to call 911.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Once Taylor sees red, there’s no stopping her, observes Miranda.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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