1
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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2
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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3
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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1
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
Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Scarlett makes drawings of Jesus protecting her Papa and watches TikTok videos about saying goodbye.
—Carol Guzy, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
Her partner also has a 4-year-old daughter, whom the poster watches in the mornings before work.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
Everyone watches Stranger Things.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
The streets, tenements, fire-escapes, the elders, and the urgent concerns of childhood—or, rather, the helpless intensity of anguish with which one watches one’s childhood disappear—are rendered very vividly indeed by Louise Meriwether, in her first novel, Daddy Was a Number Runner.
—Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025
Glen Powell, naked except for a towel, dangles from a rope eight stories in the air in below-freezing Bulgaria as director Edgar Wright watches from the ground in a parka, sipping an espresso.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Advertisement As Marissa watches Milo play in the finale’s closing moments, the weight settles into something that resembles peace.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
As an animation critic, Eric Vilas-Boas watches new and classic anime titles several times a week.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Ohio weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
Michigan weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
This Mark & Graham roll can fit three watches, along with cufflinks or other small accessories.
—John Lonsdale, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Items stolen include high-value jewelry, luxury watches and cash.
—Landon Mion , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
That realization led him to turn his lifelong interest in watches into a full-time pursuit.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The appointment of Wohn seemed a good fit for Shinola, which is known for its handmade watches, leather goods, jewelry and other lifestyle products.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
However, clocks on ovens, microwaves, watches or in your car may need to be set manually.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
In episode six, Max and Holly find the memory that Henry has been hiding from, and while Max kind of ignores it, Holly hangs back and watches how Henry is affected by having killed that man.
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Scarlett makes drawings of Jesus protecting her Papa and watches TikTok videos about saying goodbye.
—Carol Guzy, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
Her partner also has a 4-year-old daughter, whom the poster watches in the mornings before work.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
Everyone watches Stranger Things.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
The streets, tenements, fire-escapes, the elders, and the urgent concerns of childhood—or, rather, the helpless intensity of anguish with which one watches one’s childhood disappear—are rendered very vividly indeed by Louise Meriwether, in her first novel, Daddy Was a Number Runner.
—Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025
Glen Powell, naked except for a towel, dangles from a rope eight stories in the air in below-freezing Bulgaria as director Edgar Wright watches from the ground in a parka, sipping an espresso.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Advertisement As Marissa watches Milo play in the finale’s closing moments, the weight settles into something that resembles peace.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
As an animation critic, Eric Vilas-Boas watches new and classic anime titles several times a week.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
But as watches shifted from necessities to collectibles, history became a focal point—providing bragging rights, narrative, and value marker.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Ohio weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
Michigan weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
This Mark & Graham roll can fit three watches, along with cufflinks or other small accessories.
—John Lonsdale, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Items stolen include high-value jewelry, luxury watches and cash.
—Landon Mion , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
That realization led him to turn his lifelong interest in watches into a full-time pursuit.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The appointment of Wohn seemed a good fit for Shinola, which is known for its handmade watches, leather goods, jewelry and other lifestyle products.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
However, clocks on ovens, microwaves, watches or in your car may need to be set manually.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watches
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However, if the governing body eyes a group of six or seven, Aledo could stay with the Dallas-Fort Worth teams, as the Bearcats are farther east than Weatherford and Granbury.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Dec. 2025
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For the Colts, the injury is a massive loss as the team eyes a playoff spot.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Dec. 2025
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Prokop’s arrest follows allegations of abuse from his ex-girlfriend, Sarah Hyland, who accused Prokop of verbal and physical abuse during their five-year relationship.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Arrest follows disturbing video The Hopkins County Sheriff's Office arrested Hicks for animal cruelty.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Greenland also guards part of the GIUK Gap, named for the initials of Greenland, Iceland and the United Kingdom, where NATO monitors Russian naval movements in the North Atlantic.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Greenland also guards part of what is known as the GIUK (Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom) Gap, where NATO monitors Russian naval movements in the North Atlantic.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families visited nine of the day cares from the video, finding children present at eight of them.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Right now, Kernza is a fairly pricey grain to work with, but Frana cares about conservation practices, regenerative agriculture and wants to support the endeavor.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sebastio supervises retail, finance and an in-house team of three designers for product consistency, as the brand was first inspired by his own and his father’s wardrobe.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The assistant chief directly supervises section commanders, providing leadership, mentorship and guidance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sports Equipment While the dishwasher isn't ideal for cleaning baseball caps, uniforms, or equipment heavily-coated with mud, a trip through a dishwasher cycle is ideal to remove bacteria and odors from mouth guards and hard plastic shin guards.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Texas guards contributed as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Drug couriers and lookouts, for example, are now eligible for shorter sentences.—
Kevin Krause,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Cross-country skiers and snowshoers can venture along trails at the golf course, connecting to the Cobble Hill Trails and the Blueberry Hill Trails, with miles of multiuse paths and various scenic lookouts displaying views that stretch to Vermont’s Green Mountains.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Warraich observes that enterprises cannot be expected to overhaul existing infrastructure to adopt autonomous capabilities.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Ehrenreich observes that the characters are isolated in their trauma; they are rarely seen sitting at a table talking through conflict with a spouse, but rather navigating the disaster completely alone.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Watches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watches. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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