1
as in observing
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 following
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 monitoring
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 caring
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 supervising
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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Recent Examples of watching
Political analysts will also be closely watching the dynamic between Colombia and Venezuela.
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David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
There are various theories, but there's a certain amount of this kind of behavior that definitely bears watching.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
While the boys participated in the challenge with six new girls over in Casa Amor, the other female Islanders were left in the villa watching the action unfold on-screen — and wondering where their men were.
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Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Does the answer lie instead in Hollywood—the gift of an epic project that fully captures the American experience without literally being American Experience, crafted by homegrown talent and brought to life by America’s favorite performers (British actors who learned the accent by watching Friends)?
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Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
22 June 2026
The incredible people watching, of course.
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Amir Hamja,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Wall Street will be watching to see if Amazon can further cement itself as consumers' to-go destination for everyday essentials at a time when inflation-weary shoppers are focused on value.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Dynamic Tone Mapping automatically deals with overexposed highlights and underexposed shadows in real time to enhance image quality when watching HDR content.
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Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Elite performers, however, obsess over their conditioning — the daily habits, mindset shifts, emotional regulation, recovery protocols, and unglamorous disciplines that happen when no one is watching.
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Melissa Dawn Simkins,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
There are various theories, but there's a certain amount of this kind of behavior that definitely bears watching.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
While the boys participated in the challenge with six new girls over in Casa Amor, the other female Islanders were left in the villa watching the action unfold on-screen — and wondering where their men were.
—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Does the answer lie instead in Hollywood—the gift of an epic project that fully captures the American experience without literally being American Experience, crafted by homegrown talent and brought to life by America’s favorite performers (British actors who learned the accent by watching Friends)?
—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
22 June 2026
The incredible people watching, of course.
—
Amir Hamja,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Wall Street will be watching to see if Amazon can further cement itself as consumers' to-go destination for everyday essentials at a time when inflation-weary shoppers are focused on value.
—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Dynamic Tone Mapping automatically deals with overexposed highlights and underexposed shadows in real time to enhance image quality when watching HDR content.
—
Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Elite performers, however, obsess over their conditioning — the daily habits, mindset shifts, emotional regulation, recovery protocols, and unglamorous disciplines that happen when no one is watching.
—
Melissa Dawn Simkins,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watching
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Barriere grew up observing the emancipation day in Houston and Western Louisiana, where Juneteenth parties were ubiquitous.
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For the first time ever, the discovery of a shallow-water feeding ground has made observing this behavior possible.
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Even more lore is on the way when House of the Dragon returns for season 3 on June 21 following season 2's bloody end.
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The threat to Starmer's premiership has been building for months following bruising defeats for his party in May local and regional elections.
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But Iran denied making any new commitments on monitoring, with state media reporting that Tehran did not negotiate the nuclear issue during 18 hours of discussions.
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The current surveillance camera system in Clarendon Hills has been in service for approximately eight years, with the focus being on monitoring the train crossing in the center of the village, along with limited areas of the central business district.
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Disengaged ones have stopped caring.
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Happy Father’s Day to fathers everywhere — birth fathers, stepfathers, adoptive and foster fathers, grandfathers, and all of you caring men who mentor children and fill the role of absent dads.
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As the investigation continues, authorities are using the tragedy to urge parents to prioritize water safety by supervising young children, learning CPR and keeping emergency equipment on hand.
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Mark Montefiore is executive producer, with Max Wolfond serving as supervising producer and Logan Midroni as producer for New Metric Media.
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Satellite, rocket and robotics startups are in testing Outside of the trillion-dollar-plus tech stock universe, several startups are also eyeing the skies.
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Like others in her party, Kamlager-Dove is eyeing the upcoming midterms as a moment for potential change.
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Fernández emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting that obtaining a license is a privilege that requires knowledge of traffic laws.
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Worth noting Relievers Sam Hentges and Ryan Walker made their first appearances back at Oracle Park since the Pride Night controversy became a national story.
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Our managing editor Hannah Wise shares about how The Star is covering the World Cup.
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The clinic provides standard all-inclusive packages covering hotel, transfers, and translation.
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