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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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
Michael Rose, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
The family watches every game together and Kelly updates the bracket.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The man watches the train tracks, and as the train comes into view in the video, the man then pushes the victim, who stumbles forward.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Richard Mille made the colorful ceramic RM 07-01 watches even more striking in March, adding three new limited editions with funky diamond arrangements on the bezels and casebands.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Her father watches the celebrations with a quiet smile.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Unsure of what is happening, the black cat carefully watches the snow, eyes focused and body alert, as if trying to understand this unfamiliar event.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Although the audience watches the Lehman Brothers company grow from a barely profitable dry-goods store in pre-Civil War Alabama to a $600 billion finance behemoth on Wall Street, the play doesn’t focus on business.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The manager who hands her team an exit map and watches most of them stay anyway has done something the board retreat, the culture consultant, and the engagement platform cannot.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Oklahoma weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 1 Apr. 2026
The American retailer began selling watches from Patek back in 1851, and a formal partnership was forged in 1854, according to Phillips.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
AccuWeather warns that residents across the risk zone should stay alert for shifting forecasts, watches and warnings as conditions evolve.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Fitness trackers count steps, watches monitor heart rate, and apps log activity after the fact.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Three thieves used sledgehammers to perform a smash-and-grab at a popular Sherman Oaks mall on Wednesday evening, stealing jewelry and watches before fleeing the scene, authorities said.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Stearns, who hired Mendoza, also will be blamed if the Mets miss the playoffs for the second time in three years under their respective watches.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Iowa weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brian Smith, Des Moines Register, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Like the streaming service that revolutionized how the world watches movies, insurers negotiated a subscription payment to manufacturers in exchange for unlimited access to the cure.
—Michael Rose, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
The family watches every game together and Kelly updates the bracket.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The man watches the train tracks, and as the train comes into view in the video, the man then pushes the victim, who stumbles forward.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Richard Mille made the colorful ceramic RM 07-01 watches even more striking in March, adding three new limited editions with funky diamond arrangements on the bezels and casebands.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Her father watches the celebrations with a quiet smile.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Unsure of what is happening, the black cat carefully watches the snow, eyes focused and body alert, as if trying to understand this unfamiliar event.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Although the audience watches the Lehman Brothers company grow from a barely profitable dry-goods store in pre-Civil War Alabama to a $600 billion finance behemoth on Wall Street, the play doesn’t focus on business.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The manager who hands her team an exit map and watches most of them stay anyway has done something the board retreat, the culture consultant, and the engagement platform cannot.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Florida weather radar Florida weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Oklahoma weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 1 Apr. 2026
The American retailer began selling watches from Patek back in 1851, and a formal partnership was forged in 1854, according to Phillips.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
AccuWeather warns that residents across the risk zone should stay alert for shifting forecasts, watches and warnings as conditions evolve.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Fitness trackers count steps, watches monitor heart rate, and apps log activity after the fact.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Three thieves used sledgehammers to perform a smash-and-grab at a popular Sherman Oaks mall on Wednesday evening, stealing jewelry and watches before fleeing the scene, authorities said.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Stearns, who hired Mendoza, also will be blamed if the Mets miss the playoffs for the second time in three years under their respective watches.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Iowa weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brian Smith, Des Moines Register, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watches
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The hiring spree comes as the company shifts more aggressively toward enterprise sales and tries to regain momentum against Anthropic and Google, and as the company eyes a possible IPO within the next 12 months.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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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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Just the check, the soft clatter of plates and that lingering smell of basil and coconut that follows you out the door.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Cleansing sets the stage for everything that follows.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The internet blackout in Iran has entered its 40th day, according to NetBlocks, a British-Turkish nonprofit group that monitors cybersecurity developments.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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Over six rounds, the contest garnered 168,192 votes for papers on topics that include smart dental floss that monitors stress, Baby KJ’s personalized gene therapy, and an artificial intelligence model designed to predict cell behavior.—
Brianna Abbott,
STAT,
7 Apr. 2026
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Investors are why NagaCorp chairman Philip Lee cares about wellness.—
Alice Williams,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Folks in town should feel comforted knowing that their shopping habits, banking details, medical records, retinal gaze tracking, private browsing history, neural-implant transmissions, smart-fridge contents, toilet analytics, and work e-mails are hosted in perpetuity by a family that cares.—
Jed Feiman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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At Fordham University, hundreds of female students gather for Smart Women Securities meets to learn about analyzing equities and financial statements, according to Rosa Romeo, a Fordham accounting professor who supervises the group.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Minnesota State Patrol, which supervises security at the Capitol complex, had a more conservative estimate of around 100,000.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
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With both guards out in the Lakers’ last game against Dallas, James shot 12 for 22 from the field, scoring 30 points with 15 assists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Kneepkens, never really known as a defensive stopper in her time at Utah, was emboldened and challenged to be disruptive in opposing guards’ air space with her length.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 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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The group ate meals that were delivered to her, posted lookouts for social workers and cops and stored drugs, guns and ammunition in her apartment.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Stephanie Jocis observes a skiff carrying a missing family in the waters of Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, during the early hours of April 6, 2026.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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This year, the Eastern Orthodox Church observes Easter on April 12.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Watches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watches. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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