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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
  • Speaking to Interview Magazine in December 2025, Paul revealed that his wife was expecting their first baby.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Blue Back Square is expecting over 1,000 attendees today, according to a statement.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of expecting
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  • For options traders anticipating a large move in Nvidia, either because of Nvidia-specific catalysts or near-term shifts in the semiconductor sector, those options can now be traded at a discount relative to the past year.
    — Julia Spina, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
  • People speak with the cadence of someone anticipating reaction.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of anticipating
Verb
  • Araghchi said Iran is awaiting a response via the mediators before deciding its next steps.
    — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Iza is awaiting sentencing in the Central District of California on charges of conspiracy against rights, wire fraud and tax evasion.
    — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2026.

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