1
as in eying
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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5
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
Hunter stretches, too, to weld the play’s interest in the act of watching television to stargazing.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
What’s it like watching yourself smooch so many different women on camera?
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
In his leisure time, Atharva loves learning about digital marketing and watching soccer matches.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Other options for watching include purchasing an Apple device or bundling with an Apple One or Apple Music Student plan.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax, who was right behind home plate watching Game 5 at Dodger Stadium.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
For Frick, who met Yesavage when both were students at East Carolina University, watching her boyfriend rise to the moment is nothing new.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
In 2021, as part of a larger oral history of the film, Emmerich, star Bill Pullman and writer-producer Dean Devlin recalled watching the White House explode ….
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
The husband stood numbly by, watching Qing Yuan complete the form, then shuffled out to squat against the wall to smoke.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
What’s it like watching yourself smooch so many different women on camera?
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
In his leisure time, Atharva loves learning about digital marketing and watching soccer matches.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Other options for watching include purchasing an Apple device or bundling with an Apple One or Apple Music Student plan.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax, who was right behind home plate watching Game 5 at Dodger Stadium.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
For Frick, who met Yesavage when both were students at East Carolina University, watching her boyfriend rise to the moment is nothing new.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
In 2021, as part of a larger oral history of the film, Emmerich, star Bill Pullman and writer-producer Dean Devlin recalled watching the White House explode ….
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
The husband stood numbly by, watching Qing Yuan complete the form, then shuffled out to squat against the wall to smoke.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watching
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The pickoff saved the Los Angeles Dodgers a run, as starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow walked Varsho and then gave up a single to Alejandro Kirk, but got the following two batters out to escape the jam.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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In August 1996, Queen Elizabeth issued a new letters patent to address the issue of HRH (His/Her Royal Highness) stylings following a divorce within the royal family.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The couple face another breakdown when their daughter, Sofia, gets taken into Child Services, which has been quietly monitoring the couple.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The team is also monitoring injuries for center Cade Mays (ankle) and right tackle Taylor Moton (knee).—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Oct. 2025
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The balance of leading and caring at the same time can be difficult to navigate as a parent.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Talamasca wants viewers to invest in these two as a pair — Guy as the resistant, questioning prodigy and Helen as his no-nonsense, charmingly manipulative mother figure — but the series doesn’t develop Guy well enough to make their relationship worth caring about.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 Oct. 2025
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The children's parents were simply socializing like normal, the man wrote, not supervising the kids at all.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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There are currently three officers and one supervising sergeant assigned to Natomas Unified, according to the Police Department.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Kika explores a particular collision of collapse and reinvention, observing how financial precarity and pressure can erode personal boundaries and generate unexpected forms of empowerment.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Stargazers interested in creating a lasting view of the transient visitors to Earth's sky should check out our guide to observing and photographing comets, along with our roundups of the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography in 2025.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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But Braun highlighted a successful two-pronged corporate strategy, noting the tough environment for lower-income consumers hasn’t changed – despite the growth in its high-end brands.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Hall also reflected on her family’s ties to Bivens, noting the former council member was a longtime friend of her uncle, and became a source of inspiration for Hall growing up.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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Former President Bill Clinton arrived at the New York City Marathon finish line Sunday with a bandage covering the tip of his nose.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Pentagon recently imposed the most stringent access restrictions of the term, requiring that all reporters covering the Defense Department in person sign a restrictive press policy prohibiting them from soliciting any information the department has not authorized for release.—
Scott Nover,
Arkansas Online,
2 Nov. 2025
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The two spent a significant amount of time at the park throughout their lives, overseeing the construction of the Ahwahnee, Badger Pass Ski Area, and other major infrastructure projects.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, the administration is trying to use a new round of layoffs to gut multiple offices inside the department, including the Office for Civil Rights and the office responsible for overseeing special education, according to multiple sources within the department.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Watching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watching. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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