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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4
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
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Eugene Levy watches William roll up to Windsor Castle on an electric scooter.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Marte watches as assistant hitting coach Rafael Fernandez stops by the lockers, checking in with young players about times for taking on-field batting practice.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The scene features a shirtless Samuel dancing to the track while Romy watches from her seat.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Garner watches his anguish, with respect.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Arisu watches in horror as Ryuji takes a gun out of his pocket and points it at Usagi, who has crumbled to the ground in devastation.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
But one traffic school owner, who closely watches the industry, said that’s not true.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Published through Amazon Original Stories, the novella series watches as a plane carrying a team of mercenaries crash-lands on a remote snowy summit.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Wisconsin weather watches and warnings What is a heat advisory?
—Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Past experiences explored excellence across diverse disciplines, including haute couture and luxury watches.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
The Classic Auto Horizon serves as a reminder that the pursuit of precision and performance on the track can translate even on refined, more traditional watches.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
As warnings and watches extend, agricultural producers and residents are urged to take immediate measures to safeguard crops, sensitive vegetation and plumbing, with economic consequences possible if precautions are not taken.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Whoop refused to pull the feature and argued that its watches are wellness devices, not medical devices, and therefore not subject to FDA scrutiny.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
All of Florida’s tropical storm watches, which covered a swath of the East Coast, were rescinded Sunday afternoon as Tropical Storm Imelda’s forecast track continued to nudge further offshore.
—Alex Harris
updated September 28, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Tropical storm warnings and watches were in effect.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
The storm watches, which are in effect on Saturday and Sunday, said between 8 and 18 inches of snow could fall around the Absaroka–Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Eugene Levy watches William roll up to Windsor Castle on an electric scooter.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Marte watches as assistant hitting coach Rafael Fernandez stops by the lockers, checking in with young players about times for taking on-field batting practice.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The scene features a shirtless Samuel dancing to the track while Romy watches from her seat.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Garner watches his anguish, with respect.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Arisu watches in horror as Ryuji takes a gun out of his pocket and points it at Usagi, who has crumbled to the ground in devastation.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
But one traffic school owner, who closely watches the industry, said that’s not true.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Published through Amazon Original Stories, the novella series watches as a plane carrying a team of mercenaries crash-lands on a remote snowy summit.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Winter storm watches are in place across parts of the northern Rockies for possibly several inches of snowfall over the weekend.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Wisconsin weather watches and warnings What is a heat advisory?
—Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Past experiences explored excellence across diverse disciplines, including haute couture and luxury watches.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
The Classic Auto Horizon serves as a reminder that the pursuit of precision and performance on the track can translate even on refined, more traditional watches.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
As warnings and watches extend, agricultural producers and residents are urged to take immediate measures to safeguard crops, sensitive vegetation and plumbing, with economic consequences possible if precautions are not taken.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Whoop refused to pull the feature and argued that its watches are wellness devices, not medical devices, and therefore not subject to FDA scrutiny.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
All of Florida’s tropical storm watches, which covered a swath of the East Coast, were rescinded Sunday afternoon as Tropical Storm Imelda’s forecast track continued to nudge further offshore.
—Alex Harris
updated September 28, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Tropical storm warnings and watches were in effect.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watches
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Pozzo also eyes a reprise of collaborations, which over the years have seen Wolford partnering with brands such as Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Vivienne Westwood, Missoni, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Adidas, GCDS and Sergio Rossi, to cite a few.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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As the hotel eyes its next half century, Skaletsky sees an even bolder approach to hospitality.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The MagellanTV takeover follows Blue Ant listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange in August through a reverse takeover of Boat Rocker Media.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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The process also follows Evers' preference for the commission to review the data before deciding what road work should be prioritized.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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That will help, but Howe monitors driver fuel intake as closely as the team's technical staff monitor vehicle fuel intake.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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But the community is feeling increasingly targeted, with the number of antisemitic incidents rising over the past decade and reaching new record levels last year, according to Community Security Trust, a charity that monitors incidents and protects British Jews from terrorism and antisemitism.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Nobody cares, nobody’s going to feel sorry for you.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Paramount is believed to be spending $150 million on the maneuver, one that even insiders acknowledge has only a slim guarantee of succeeding and could draw more scrutiny than the company cares to attract.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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The private firm, which Yu says had $20 million in revenue in 2024, provides consulting, supervises construction and drafts designs for urban landscapes around the world.—
Elisabeth Brier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cucinelli supervises the company’s image and communication, especially through social platforms, and has greatly contributed to reach out to the younger generations.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Protect trees with tree guards, fencing, and frequent applications of a deterrent.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Here, to avoid drawing attention, interrogators and guards dressed as civilians, uniformed personnel were prohibited and unmarked vans and other regular vehicles moved prisoners in and out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to the organization’s shutdown contingency plan, park roads, lookouts, trails and open air memorials will remain accessible to visitors.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Park roads, lookouts, trails and open-air memorials are directed to stay open; however, buildings and facilities that generally remain locked during business hours, such as visitor centers, will remain closed.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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As the shoot winds down, Köhler observes Maja and Nourou engaging in flirtatious tête-à-têtes barely hidden from view.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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The novel observes that, while the revolutionary spirit of the 1960s was sabotaged by political forces, the omnipresence of mass culture, television, and passive consumption in the Reagan era would also factor heavily into the struggle of subversive political movements to endure.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Watches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watches. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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