watching (for)

verb

present participle of watch (for)
as in expecting
to believe in the future occurrence of (something) watch for all the latest news on this Web site

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watching (for)
  1. expecting
  2. anticipating
  3. awaiting
Verb
  • Analysts are expecting an opening weekend haul of $75 million, though studio estimates are closer to $60 million to $65 million.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Mikesell said the organization did not want to disrupt the experience of artists who had been selected and were expecting to live and work at the longtime residency.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of expecting
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  • While the administration had urged the court to only decide for now that bans are allowed and not get into whether they’re required, officials are already anticipating the next round.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • For four years, Americans and soccer fans all over the world have been anticipating the world’s biggest sporting event taking place in the United States.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Definition of anticipating
Verb
  • But their hat is in the proverbial ring and awaiting a decision.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • San Jose has roughly 20 data centers already operating, with six under construction and five more awaiting city approval.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of awaiting
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“Watching (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watching%20%28for%29. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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