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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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
Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Scarlett makes drawings of Jesus protecting her Papa and watches TikTok videos about saying goodbye.
—Carol Guzy, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
Her partner also has a 4-year-old daughter, whom the poster watches in the mornings before work.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
Everyone watches Stranger Things.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
The streets, tenements, fire-escapes, the elders, and the urgent concerns of childhood—or, rather, the helpless intensity of anguish with which one watches one’s childhood disappear—are rendered very vividly indeed by Louise Meriwether, in her first novel, Daddy Was a Number Runner.
—Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025
Glen Powell, naked except for a towel, dangles from a rope eight stories in the air in below-freezing Bulgaria as director Edgar Wright watches from the ground in a parka, sipping an espresso.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Advertisement As Marissa watches Milo play in the finale’s closing moments, the weight settles into something that resembles peace.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
As an animation critic, Eric Vilas-Boas watches new and classic anime titles several times a week.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Ohio weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
Michigan weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
This Mark & Graham roll can fit three watches, along with cufflinks or other small accessories.
—John Lonsdale, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Items stolen include high-value jewelry, luxury watches and cash.
—Landon Mion , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
That realization led him to turn his lifelong interest in watches into a full-time pursuit.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The appointment of Wohn seemed a good fit for Shinola, which is known for its handmade watches, leather goods, jewelry and other lifestyle products.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
However, clocks on ovens, microwaves, watches or in your car may need to be set manually.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
In episode six, Max and Holly find the memory that Henry has been hiding from, and while Max kind of ignores it, Holly hangs back and watches how Henry is affected by having killed that man.
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Scarlett makes drawings of Jesus protecting her Papa and watches TikTok videos about saying goodbye.
—Carol Guzy, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
Her partner also has a 4-year-old daughter, whom the poster watches in the mornings before work.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
Everyone watches Stranger Things.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
The streets, tenements, fire-escapes, the elders, and the urgent concerns of childhood—or, rather, the helpless intensity of anguish with which one watches one’s childhood disappear—are rendered very vividly indeed by Louise Meriwether, in her first novel, Daddy Was a Number Runner.
—Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025
Glen Powell, naked except for a towel, dangles from a rope eight stories in the air in below-freezing Bulgaria as director Edgar Wright watches from the ground in a parka, sipping an espresso.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Advertisement As Marissa watches Milo play in the finale’s closing moments, the weight settles into something that resembles peace.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
As an animation critic, Eric Vilas-Boas watches new and classic anime titles several times a week.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
But as watches shifted from necessities to collectibles, history became a focal point—providing bragging rights, narrative, and value marker.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Ohio weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
Michigan weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
This Mark & Graham roll can fit three watches, along with cufflinks or other small accessories.
—John Lonsdale, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Items stolen include high-value jewelry, luxury watches and cash.
—Landon Mion , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
That realization led him to turn his lifelong interest in watches into a full-time pursuit.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The appointment of Wohn seemed a good fit for Shinola, which is known for its handmade watches, leather goods, jewelry and other lifestyle products.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
However, clocks on ovens, microwaves, watches or in your car may need to be set manually.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 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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One man who became obsessed with Garfield after his 1880 speech was the eccentric Charles Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen), and the series follows his attempts to get a job in the administration.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film follows Lucy, a young, ambitious New York City matchmaker who finds herself in a love triangle with one of her clients, an investment banker (Pascal), and her ex (Evans), a scrappy, struggling actor.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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For individuals, Naoris offers a browser extension that monitors digital transactions and provides real-time alerts about suspicious activity.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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How the agent works Aardvark continuously monitors source code repositories, analyzing commits, scanning for vulnerabilities, and prioritizing which ones matter most.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families visited nine of the day cares from the video, finding children present at eight of them.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Right now, Kernza is a fairly pricey grain to work with, but Frana cares about conservation practices, regenerative agriculture and wants to support the endeavor.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
6 Jan. 2026
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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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Atlanta played much better in a 1-point loss to the Patriots on the road last Sunday, but there are major concerns on the O-line after starting guards Matthew Bergeron and Chris Lindstrom had to leave the Pats game early.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Haydar was prisoner 13077 at Abu Ghraib, one of those photographed by the American army prison guards in various positions of agony.—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Yet the nation’s 63 national parks remain largely open, with many roads, trails, lookouts and wilderness areas still accessible.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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These historic mines offer great mountainous lookouts.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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But for monkeys in captivity, Hribal observes, freedom becomes an abiding preoccupation.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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And not everywhere observes daylight saving.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Watches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watches. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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