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
Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
During the rare lull in service, McPherson watches over this scene from the bar, catching up with longtime customers and friends from the neighborhood.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
In the 1999 thriller 8mm, Nicolas Cage plays a private detective who watches a graphic film of a girl’s murder.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
One involves Kirsh, who watches the lab remotely via security cameras but never sounds any alarm.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
And then Notre Dame held its collective breath, hoping Gillis played to the crowd, just not too much for a Catholic school where Touchdown Jesus watches over the stadium.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Wide receiver Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs watches from the sidelines during the second quarter of the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Tropical storm watches along the east coast of the peninsula were cancelled.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Rather than pocket the savings, travelers are splashing out on their visits, spending more on things like watches and jewelry, according to research undertaken by the Japan Tourism Agency.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
Both watches are loaded with sensors and fitness features, including heart rate tracking, blood oxygen monitoring (which has finally returned to the Apple Watch), ECG with irregular heart rhythm notification, sleep tracking with sleep apnea notification, and temperature tracking.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Even in a world where smart devices and digital wristwear prevail, the position and importance of mechanical watches remain strong.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Velocity Black also announced its partnership with Sotheby’s, where members gain access to the company’s art and culture events, masterclasses and private shopping experiences with archival jewelry, handbags and watches on Saturday.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Start With Single Day Resort Heli-Skiing Mention heli-skiing to someone who reads ski magazines or watches movies but has not actually done it, and what comes to mind is almost always remote mountain lodges deep in the wilderness, where small groups go for a week of heli-skiing, day in and day out.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
During the rare lull in service, McPherson watches over this scene from the bar, catching up with longtime customers and friends from the neighborhood.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
In the 1999 thriller 8mm, Nicolas Cage plays a private detective who watches a graphic film of a girl’s murder.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
One involves Kirsh, who watches the lab remotely via security cameras but never sounds any alarm.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
And then Notre Dame held its collective breath, hoping Gillis played to the crowd, just not too much for a Catholic school where Touchdown Jesus watches over the stadium.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Wide receiver Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs watches from the sidelines during the second quarter of the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Tropical storm watches along the east coast of the peninsula were cancelled.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Maxi sailboats have been competing for bragging rights and very special Rolex watches in Porto Cervo for 35 years.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Rather than pocket the savings, travelers are splashing out on their visits, spending more on things like watches and jewelry, according to research undertaken by the Japan Tourism Agency.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
Both watches are loaded with sensors and fitness features, including heart rate tracking, blood oxygen monitoring (which has finally returned to the Apple Watch), ECG with irregular heart rhythm notification, sleep tracking with sleep apnea notification, and temperature tracking.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Even in a world where smart devices and digital wristwear prevail, the position and importance of mechanical watches remain strong.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Velocity Black also announced its partnership with Sotheby’s, where members gain access to the company’s art and culture events, masterclasses and private shopping experiences with archival jewelry, handbags and watches on Saturday.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watches
Verb
-
As the hotel eyes its next half century, Skaletsky sees an even bolder approach to hospitality.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Red Dead Redemption 2 follows an outlaw named Arthur Morgan, who's part of the Van der Linde gang.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
-
Co-created by The New York Times bestselling author Carr and season 1 creator and showrunner David DiGilio, Dark Wolf follows Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch) on his journey from the SEALs to the clandestine side of CIA special operations.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The Washington Post said the claim appears to be based on information submitted to the federal Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, which monitors the safety of shots approved or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
-
Open Doors, which monitors Christian persecution around the world, claimed some 70 were, Monday night, killed while worshiping at a funeral service, with the rest slain in the villages of Potodu and Ntoyo in the DRC’s North Kivu region.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The poll found a majority or plurality of voters believe that Hochul works hard, demonstrates honesty, gets things done, provides decisive leadership, and cares about people—four categories where her numbers are up significantly from June 2024 (this is first time 'get things done' was asked).—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
-
Research by Zendesk proves that consumers who believe a business cares about their emotional state are more likely to become repeat customers.—
Tayfun Bilsel,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
In this photo, mama, who liked posing for the camera, supervises her litter of kittens.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
-
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
-
His father, a former military officer, was imprisoned following the Iranian revolution until his mother was able to negotiate his release with prison guards, according to reporting by the New York Times.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
-
Lily Mathé, one of the orchestra’s best violinists, vividly remembered being made to play jolly tunes in the SS officers’ mess at Auschwitz every evening while the guards ate their dinner.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Excavating wetlands, as various studies have suggested, would yield soil that could be mounded into sound-blocking berms, as at Brooklyn Bridge Park; lookouts, as on Governors Island; and undulating grasslands like those at Freshkills.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
9 Sep. 2025
-
Outdoor enthusiasts can book a horseback ride or guided hikes through Cocora Valley that lead to hidden lookouts.—
Boris Seckovic,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
And, as Rachel Ann Rosenfeld observes, theory anxiety can interfere with the learning process.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Sep. 2025
-
Some clients prize that international flavor, the manufacturer observes.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Watches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watches. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share