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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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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
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
From the back of the kitchen, Pat White, 76, watches her volunteers arrange Salisbury steaks, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots and salad in assembly line fashion onto white Styrofoam plates for hungry women and children at the Salvation Army Center of Hope.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
No wonder literally nobody watches the NBA anymore.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The defense team watches body camera video depicting the shooting in court.
—Selina Guevara, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
So, tonight, this song goes out to a white man who watches [pornography series] Ghetto Gaggers and mocks Asian people on a podcast.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
The wife ushers the two frightened boys behind her, and watches on helplessly as her husband screams in agony and terror, thrashing his arms and legs.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
During games in Detroit, Holly watches and supports the team from a stadium suite — just not in the way most people might imagine.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
While the media industry watches the once massive number of subscribers to cable and satellite services diminish like a slow-melting iceberg as audiences move to streaming, the companies are aggressively developing ways to slow the trend and perhaps win some business back.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Hurricane watches are also in effect for the Cuban provinces of Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo and Holguin, the hurricane center said.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Chen’s Prince Group employs thousands of people and bills itself as one of the biggest conglomerates in Cambodia, with investments in luxury real estate, banking services, hotels, major construction developments, grocery stores and even luxury watches.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
In addition, New York City and Philadelphia also faced tornado watches and considerable rainfall, creating risks of flash flooding and travel delays.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
But if the plot is about swapping fortunes, the watches in the movie are about swapping personalities.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
The store will also carry a broad assortment of apparel and leather goods from the Michael Kors Mens label, as well as women’s and men’s watches, fragrance and eyewear.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Most other smart watches and fitness trackers work on both platforms.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
The country's biggest exports include watches, pharmaceuticals and precious metals — but the country is also renowned for its luxury goods, chocolate and skincare products.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Based on the award-winning Los Angeles Times article by Frank Shyong, Rosemead watches as an ailing woman discovers her teenage son’s violent obsessions and must go to great lengths to protect him — and possibly others — in a race against time.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
From the back of the kitchen, Pat White, 76, watches her volunteers arrange Salisbury steaks, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots and salad in assembly line fashion onto white Styrofoam plates for hungry women and children at the Salvation Army Center of Hope.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
No wonder literally nobody watches the NBA anymore.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The defense team watches body camera video depicting the shooting in court.
—Selina Guevara, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
So, tonight, this song goes out to a white man who watches [pornography series] Ghetto Gaggers and mocks Asian people on a podcast.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
The wife ushers the two frightened boys behind her, and watches on helplessly as her husband screams in agony and terror, thrashing his arms and legs.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
During games in Detroit, Holly watches and supports the team from a stadium suite — just not in the way most people might imagine.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
While the media industry watches the once massive number of subscribers to cable and satellite services diminish like a slow-melting iceberg as audiences move to streaming, the companies are aggressively developing ways to slow the trend and perhaps win some business back.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
Additional watches and warnings could be required later today.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Hurricane watches are also in effect for the Cuban provinces of Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo and Holguin, the hurricane center said.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Chen’s Prince Group employs thousands of people and bills itself as one of the biggest conglomerates in Cambodia, with investments in luxury real estate, banking services, hotels, major construction developments, grocery stores and even luxury watches.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
In addition, New York City and Philadelphia also faced tornado watches and considerable rainfall, creating risks of flash flooding and travel delays.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
But if the plot is about swapping fortunes, the watches in the movie are about swapping personalities.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
The store will also carry a broad assortment of apparel and leather goods from the Michael Kors Mens label, as well as women’s and men’s watches, fragrance and eyewear.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Most other smart watches and fitness trackers work on both platforms.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
The country's biggest exports include watches, pharmaceuticals and precious metals — but the country is also renowned for its luxury goods, chocolate and skincare products.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watches
Verb
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If the Phillies end up losing Schwarber to free agency, bringing in an All-Star like Tucker long term would be a great addition as the team eyes a return to the playoffs next season.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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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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Horimiya follows two high school teens, popular girl Hori and gloomy Miyamura, who grow close after agreeing to keep their home lives a secret from their peers.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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The follow-up to the uproarious La Dolce Vita, Fellini’s fantastical movie within a movie follows a film director who suffers a creative block during the production of his newest work.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His administration has yet to submit plans for the ballroom to the National Capital Planning Commission, the agency that approves and monitors construction on federal buildings.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The current Super Cruise system monitors a driver's attentiveness through the use of sensors and eye-detection cameras.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This version of Michelle probably cares less about what other people think.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Her candor hasn’t been dented—this is a woman who clearly feels and cares deeply about the world.—
Helen Mirren,
Glamour,
27 Oct. 2025
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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The Panthers have had three starting right guards this season and all three have sustained noteworthy injuries.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Oct. 2025
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Nine teens temporarily escaped from a facility the company owned near Philadelphia following a riot in 2023, and guards at the same facility suffered minor injuries during a riot in September.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These historic mines offer great mountainous lookouts.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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As Robert Kalmey observes, this moment encapsulates what Roman historians thought of as the worst of all of Octavius’s crimes against the state before becoming emperor.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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The district still puts on a Christmas program and observes a moment of silence to start the day, and the school board prays before meetings.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Watches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watches. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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