Synonyms of watches

watches 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of watch

1

as in eyes

to keep one's eyes on

I turned my head to continue watching the bird as it flew away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eyes
• observes
• follows
• stares
• sees
• views
• monitors
• looks
• gazes
• guards
• gawks
• beholds
• perceives
• has one's eye on
• goggles
• glares
• peers
• gapes
• regards
• looks on
• wakes
• studies
• spies
• glances
• espies
• rubbernecks
• peeks
• glimpses
• wards
• bird-dogs
• peeps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• winks
• blinks

2

as in follows

to take notice of and be guided by

watch what I do when I run into that kind of problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• follows
• notes
• observes
• obeys
• listens (to)
• regards
• respects
• considers
• heeds
• contemplates
• minds
• hears
• notices
• weighs
• ponders
• conforms (to)
• keeps
• sees
• attends (to)
• mulls
• complies (with)
• marks
• hearkens (to)
• harks (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• disregards
• dismisses
• scorns
• neglects
• discounts
• passes over
• brushes (aside or off)
• shrugs off
• tunes out
• glosses (over)
• flouts
• defies
• pooh-poohs
• snubs
• glozes (over)
• slights

3

as in monitors

to pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose

watched the situation to see if it improved

Synonyms & Similar Words

• monitors
• covers
• observes
• keeps an eye on
• notices
• stares
• looks
• eyes
• gazes
• views
• sees
• espies
• spies
• sights
• notes
• surveils
• beholds
• witnesses
• glares
• goggles
• glances
• regards
• gapes
• gawks
• peers
• peeks
• glimpses
• peeps
• rubbernecks

4

as in cares

to have an interest or concern for

you should watch what you eat if you want a long, healthy life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cares
• minds
• notices
• regards
• attends
• observes
• looks out (for)
• notes
• heeds
• feels (for)
• sympathizes (with)
• empathizes (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• overlooks
• disregards

5

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supervises
• oversees
• attends
• manages
• tends
• operates
• guards
• protects
• looks after
• controls
• runs
• minds
• conducts
• guides
• cares (for)
• sees to
• superintends
• governs
• sees after
• patrols
• directs
• regulates
• takes care of
• shields
• mothers
• babies
• administrates
• safeguards
• babysits
• stewards
• presides (over)
• shepherds
• chaperones

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• forgets
• neglects
• abandons
• passes over
• disregards

watches

2 of 2

noun

plural of watch

1

as in guards

a person or group that watches over someone or something

the neighborhood crime watch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guards
• custodians
• guardians
• keepers
• wardens
• watchers
• sentinels
• watchmen
• sentries
• bodyguards
• pickets
• patrols
• observers
• warders
• lookouts
• defenders
• minders
• escorts
• spotters
• watchdogs
• convoys
• surveillants
• honor guards
• gatekeepers
• hacks

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lookouts
• vigils
• observations
• surveillances
• inspections
• observances
• supervisions
• scrutinies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of watches

Verb

As the wife’s memory fades, the film watches love, loneliness and strain settle into the family’s daily routines. — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

The earlier one watches people labor to keep a difficult tie functioning. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

There's this podcast that no one watches that would really appreciate it. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Calvin’s eager-to-please son, Wade (Charlie Heaton), watches his captain fall prey to unnaturally turning tides. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026

And for the fifth time in eight postseasons, watches a visiting team celebrates on the field at Yankee Stadium. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

The particular piece, serial number 199, is believed to be one of the last Simplicity watches Dufour made before the model was retired. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026

Shot in the Canary Islands, Doom Scroll watches as a family’s Passover Seder is ambushed by intruders hungry for revenge, viral fame and power. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Johnson cited vintage Seiko diver watches, Omega sports watches, and modern Tudor watches as decent collectibles. — Joe D'allegro, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Noun

The design now spans bracelets, earrings, rings, and watches, and is said to rank among the highest performing products in the Richemont group, which owns the maison. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

The Panhandle remains blanketed in storm watches and warning, with mandatory evacuations underway in four counties and a state of emergency declared in 25 counties. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

For watches, jewelry, handbags, and sneakers, 20% or fewer Gen Z collectors wanted recognition even within specialist collector communities. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

The vendors spread their wares—the fake Louis Vuitton bags, Rolex watches, Gucci wallets, and Prada sunglasses—across blankets and folding tables. — Daniel Edward Rosen, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

The National Hurricane Center said hurricane watches will likely be issued later Wednesday. — CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

The National Hurricane Center issued hurricane watches and storm surge watches Wednesday morning for parts of the north central Gulf Coast. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Chivayo's Rolls-Royces, private aircraft, designer shoes, luxury watches, shopping trips abroad and multimillion-dollar gifts were a constant presence on social media, while his relationships with presidents gave him visibility far beyond Zimbabwe. — Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

Chicago White Sox left fielder Sam Antonacci (17) watches as shortstop Chase Meidroth (10) fields a ground ball and tags second base in the tenth inning of a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. — Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026