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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in guards
a person or group that watches over someone or something
the neighborhood crime watch
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of watches
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Keen observers, Anglophiles, and anyone who watches movies made before 1972 will notice more than a casual similarity to Kind Hearts and Coronets, the old Ealing comedy in which an enterprising young Dennis Price attempts to off his relatives in order to claim the family fortune.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Some of the loudest laughs come from her mother, Febury Hassan, who frequently watches her daughter's videos.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Earlier in the new Ryan Murphy series, the audience watches as Carolyn Bessette selects Kate Moss’s headshot out of a slush pile in Calvin Klein’s office.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
Now, Bogaerts, who still keeps tabs on his old team, watches clips of Rafaela being a human highlight reel at his old stomping grounds with pride.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
In total, Patek watches hold seven spots on the index.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
For now, the world watches as these silicon warriors master the art of the knockout.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Heathcliff sticks his fingers in a broken egg, Cathy watches her servants enjoying a BDSM moment in the stables while Heathcliff covers her mouth and eyes.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Yet Rolex still has hefty market demands to fulfill; the business currently sells over a million watches every year, a personal best for the luxury brand.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Known as Switzerland's major financial center, Zurich is celebrated for its chocolatiers and watches, low crime rate, and a thriving cultural scene that consistently attracts expats.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
There are Bluetooth speakers in the shape of starships, watches and phone call receivers in the shape of the crew’s communication devices.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
The guy opens his jacket with all these different watches.
—Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
Avalanche watches are less severe and are considered a planning tool, issued when dangerous conditions are expected to develop in 24-48 hours.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Prada has been active suing companies for years, and Rolex battles fake watches by the millions.
—Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Still, blues fans may delight at seeing close-ups of vintage album covers of greats like Lonnie Johnson or Blind Lemon Jefferson, while Elvis fanatics will recognize the King’s 1957 movie musical, Loving You, which Cook watches dubbed in German at Vienna’s Kinokulturhaus.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Satanic Slasher's got a heck of a body count already when he’s pulled over by cops for a routine traffic stop, and Kansas highway patrol officer Jane Archer (Georgina Campbell) watches her husband get gunned down in cold blood in front of her.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Keen observers, Anglophiles, and anyone who watches movies made before 1972 will notice more than a casual similarity to Kind Hearts and Coronets, the old Ealing comedy in which an enterprising young Dennis Price attempts to off his relatives in order to claim the family fortune.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Some of the loudest laughs come from her mother, Febury Hassan, who frequently watches her daughter's videos.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Earlier in the new Ryan Murphy series, the audience watches as Carolyn Bessette selects Kate Moss’s headshot out of a slush pile in Calvin Klein’s office.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
Now, Bogaerts, who still keeps tabs on his old team, watches clips of Rafaela being a human highlight reel at his old stomping grounds with pride.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
In total, Patek watches hold seven spots on the index.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
For now, the world watches as these silicon warriors master the art of the knockout.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Heathcliff sticks his fingers in a broken egg, Cathy watches her servants enjoying a BDSM moment in the stables while Heathcliff covers her mouth and eyes.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
And watches priced over $64,000 (CHF 50,000) are completely dominating the market, making up 89 percent of growth in 2025.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Yet Rolex still has hefty market demands to fulfill; the business currently sells over a million watches every year, a personal best for the luxury brand.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Known as Switzerland's major financial center, Zurich is celebrated for its chocolatiers and watches, low crime rate, and a thriving cultural scene that consistently attracts expats.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
There are Bluetooth speakers in the shape of starships, watches and phone call receivers in the shape of the crew’s communication devices.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
The guy opens his jacket with all these different watches.
—Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
Avalanche watches are less severe and are considered a planning tool, issued when dangerous conditions are expected to develop in 24-48 hours.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Prada has been active suing companies for years, and Rolex battles fake watches by the millions.
—Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Still, blues fans may delight at seeing close-ups of vintage album covers of greats like Lonnie Johnson or Blind Lemon Jefferson, while Elvis fanatics will recognize the King’s 1957 movie musical, Loving You, which Cook watches dubbed in German at Vienna’s Kinokulturhaus.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watches
Verb
-
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
-
Talarico’s numbers are notable and underscore the Senate Democratic primary will be hard-fought as the party eyes the chance to flip a Senate seat in the Lone Star State.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Whether the cultural will follows may define the workforce — and the infrastructure — of the next generation.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
-
Savannah State of Mind follows the lives of seven first-year students navigating the joys, challenges and complexities of college life at a historically Black college.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
This story was automatically generated by Quakebot, a computer application that monitors the latest earthquakes detected by the USGS.—
Quakebot
Feb. 22,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
-
Borrowed from the brand’s Reference Jubilee model, the DC AiR motor and flat belt work in concert with Clearaudio’s Tacho-Speed-Control (TSC) system, which continuously monitors rotational speed and adjusts for subtle variables such as stylus drag, belt fluctuations, and even temperature shifts.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
No one cares more about protecting America’s youth than our wonderful First Lady.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
-
No one cares more about protecting America’s youth than our wonderful First Lady—now a movie star.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Jack Lang had been summoned to report on Sunday to the Foreign Ministry, which supervises the Arab World Institute, a cultural and research institution that promotes understanding of the Arab world.—
Reuters 13 hr ago,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
-
Rodriguez works at an after-school program in Orange County and supervises third graders.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Especially after reinserting Skyy Clark into a starting lineup, which, barring injuries, will feature three guards – including Dent and sophomore Trent Perry – the rest of the season.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
-
For most of the night, the Jayhawks were flawless in forcing Houston’s guards into hard shots and keeping star freshman Kingston Flemings from getting into the paint or hitting his patented pull-up jumper.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
This drive takes you through some of the most scenic spots in California’s Inland Empire area, with plenty of photo opportunities at lookouts like Lake Silverwood Scenic Overlook off State Highway 138.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
-
From the park’s eastern side, try lookouts along the Tanque Verde Ridge Trail, or take a scenic golden-hour ride down Cactus Forest Drive.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Reflecting on leading Johnson Controls through transformation, Molinaroli observes that time brings clarity.—
Nia Bowers,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
-
As Solomon observes, humanity is tantalizingly close to becoming an interplanetary species.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Watches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watches. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
